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    Fort Stewart MEB Timeline

    Fort Stewart MEB for lower extremity injuries. Wanted to reflect some of my timeline and also ask a question. MEB Timeframe P3 Initiated July 30 MEB brief Aug 5 P3 Signature Signed Aug 12 VA Exams Finished Aug 26 VA received exams Sep 2 NARSUM completed Sep 9 VA Exams Redo due to provider...
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    MEB after VA Rating (100%P&T) Unique Timeline

    I am an idiot. I got off AD and got an AGR offer. I started my AGR job and got my VA rating 2 weeks later. 100% T&P. The conditions are still present, and I intended on getting a profile anyways because I know I can’t pass an AFT safely. With the rating, I really don’t know that I want to shove...
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    Updated GI rating criteria 2024

    Seeking some information on what does the criteria mean by toxicity when it comes to Chrons/UC(tachycardia, anemia etc.). Is it only limited to those two or is it a broader list of things? Going through TDRL reevaluation and have been in a shaky remission since separation with stint of...
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    CRSC Calculation & Advice

    Hello, I have been helping my husband with getting his VA Benefits and believe he should be receiving it CRSC. Current back story. Army: 10 years 10 months 28 days ( TOS) His gross pay is DOD: $2797 He was an E6 when medically retired DOD Medical Retired and placed on TDRL in 1/3/2012 at 50%...
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    Proposed va rating change?

    Hey! So I got my proposed ratings and signed for them. I’m still being seen for things that I claimed. My mri showed my wrists were normal for carpal tunnel. I have it in both hands. Will that affect my rating once it’s official? I appreciate any insight.
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    CLAIM FINALLY CLOSED WITH the VA!!!!!

    Just wanted to update others with similar timelines, I am so happy today. No more anxiety! TBI from MVA 30 April 2021 NARSUM 25 Mar 2022 CC Impact Statement 30 Mar...
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    Sleep Apnea effective date

    Hey everyone, Currently in the C&P exam phase of my MEB. My sleep study results just came in and I have moderate sleep apnea and require a CPAP. I know there is a possible VA update to how it is rated though. My questions are: 1) is there any way of knowing when it will be implemented if it...
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    PTSD QTC Exam MEB

    Hello can someone please help me understand I found this in my TOL file. Basically will this be a strong case with the PEB or will they have me stay in service? And what can I tell what my rating is? If so how can you tell. Thanks.
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    PDRL VA Percentage

    Hello I was recently placed on Pdrl and my ebenefits is acting a little weird it says that I have to open claims which those were the initial claims that got me on a peb. My question is is it normal or are they going to decrease my va rating? Thank you all
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    VA Ratings After C&P Exams Timeline?

    Hello PEB fam, Has anyone within recent months completed their VA C&P exams, and also received ratings? What was your timeline/wait time for ratings. I am curious to know what to potentially expect in terms of waiting times. If you would like to reply with your entire...
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    What are the possibilities of being found FIT for duty

    There is mild decrease in the L5-S1 disc space, which may be congenital or indicative of mild degenerative intervertebral disc disease, otherwise, normal spine. ************************************************************************************** MRI L-Spine Without Contrast Report on 07 Nov...
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    Findings

    So received my findings and I received 50% for mdd (referred condition) but looking at the 70% mark I know I fall in there so I put in a reconsideration and I just wanted to ask anyone who has been through that how much longer things would take? I was told if I accepted I could expect late June...
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    CPAP use required to maintain sleep apnea rating?

    Quick question: I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea/restless leg syndrome through a sleep study conducted 8 months ago. I'm waiting for my VA rating on both conditions. Upon being diagnosed with sleep apnea I was provided with a CPAP for use. I gave the machine a good run (~3 months) of...
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    PDBR Should we try? Advice/help needed- At a loss

    Hello everyone, We are trying to decide if we should try the PDBR. All the info we have read can be overwhelming. Being completely honest we were young and didn’t know anything when my husband received his medical discharge and now we are seeing if we can get some better results. Backstory...
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    TDRL re-evaluation affecting VA rating

    Good evening, all, I was medically separated a little over two years ago from the USMC and placed on the TDRL for mental health. I was rated 70% by the DoD for my mental health condition and 100% by the VA for a combination of conditions. In April I had my first re-evaluation. The civilian I...
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    Vestibular Conditions (Including Meniere's)

    Hi everyone, I am new to the forum but about half way (maybe) through the IDES process. I am USAF AD. I was an F-15E WSO for 6.5 years and transitioned to AFOSI after severe barotrauma in Afghanistan while flying. I have served for 11.5 years and am going through a full MEB. I am stationed at...
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    Back: Did you get separate rating for Herniated Disk and Osteoarthritis?

    Hello. I am trying to find anyone who received a separate rating for a herniated disk at one location (say L5-A1) and a separate rating for osteoarthritis or arthritis at another disk location (say L3-4). Today I came across a PDBR review that had these separate ratings. I was astounded...
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    Please help!

    Hi everyone, I am currently on the stage of the IDES process and waiting on my DA-199. I talked with the MEB Attorney the Army let’s you see. He reassured me that I will be getting 100% VA and medically retire from Army. He didn’t give me a % but he said it will be over 30%. I had 1 SC...
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    What is the difference between VA rating and DoD rating?

    Hello everyone, my name is Joe and I hope someone can clear a couple things up...please forgive me for my ignorance. I am AD USAF and I have been serving for 18 years and 6 months now. My MEB started on Nov 2016 and I received my proposed rating from the VA at 90% and DoD at 50% (Permanent...
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    VA ratings says complete on IDES dashboard?

    I have seen and heard that you can contact the VA and see what ratings you got? My Peblo keeps telling me there is no update "for the last 2 months" but it says the VA ratings was complete 7 days ago. Can I see what ratings I got?
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