As far as timelines, its a complete crap shoot. My co worker (we are both at Bliss) had his packet sent to the VA on 3JAN, he signed his 199 today. My packet has been at the VA since 10DEC. If you check VA.gov you can gauge progress by seeing your original case close and another open. Other than that, your PEBLO is it.
The V codes are as follows:
v1. The disability disposition is based on disease or injury incurred in the line of duty in combat with an enemy of the United States and as a direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war and incurred in the line of duty during a period of war (5 USC 8332, 3502, and 6303). (This determination is made for all compensable cases but pertains to‘potential benefits for disability retirees employed under Federa! Civil Service.)
v2. Evidence of record reflects the Soldier was a member or obligated to become a member of an armed force or Reserve thereof, or the NOAA or the USPHS on 24 September 1975.
v3. The disability did result from a combat—related injury under the provisions of 26 USC 104 or 10 USC 10216.
v4. The disability severance pay was awarded for disability incurred in a combat zone or incurred while performing combat—related operations as designated by the Secretary of Defense (10 USC 1212).