LIMDU expiration MEB start and treatment timing

Okay need some community expertise because I don't know the answer and can't seem to find it.

In the middle of my first LIMDU which is set to expire on August 17th. My MEB will likely start after that but I am also hearing rumblings that they may start the board before the LIMDU period expires. My situtation is this: I have a referral to a civilian specialist to diagnose and test for a condition that may be the cause of my issues and LIMDU. My first appointment with that specialist is August 12th, just 5 days before my LIMDU is set to expire. I am concerned that the MEB/PEB will start then or even now before that appointment and testing. I am worried that any potential findings that may help my case and claim won't get into my package to the board.

MY QUESTIONS: Should I be granted a second LIMDU period to cover the visits and testing at the civilian specialist? Is there a way to make sure I am granted a second LIMDU? If they do start the board and I have not completed this testing and treatment then how do I make sure all of the new documentation gets into my package and to the board and VA?

If anyone knows the Navy instruction that covers this then please let me know too... I have already looked through a few and can't seem to find the answer.
 
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Bleach,
I am in the Navy and in my situation, it took them almost a year to get a definitive diagnosis (Civilian and DoD docs). I think you should go to your PCM and ask them to place you on a second LIMDU while the additional testing is being done. Don't worry about anything not being in your MEB package as they will ask for ALL records CIV and DoD before it sent off to the MEB. Check the FORUM out on the IDES process.
 
You could also try getting your specialist appointment moved up. August seems A LONG time to wait, even if its for a specialist!
 
I'm on the waiting list to get in with the specialist but who knows if that will happen. Very hard to find someone with the correct specialty so not too many people cancel. I am already asking about about a second LIMDU period but there seems to be a big reluctance to do it for some reason. I was thinking there would be some kind of protection for me to make sure I get maximum medical benefit before the board starts but it in not looking that way.
 
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