MEB/IPEB Timeline

[Tek Suh-pohrt]

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Good Afternoon, I hadn't seen anything recent with my referred condition, so I wanted to post my timeline and journey in case anyone is going through the same thing!

Referred Condition: Psoriasis w/ Biologics (12 months usage). Originally started on Humira by off base provider but moved to Cosentyx. PCM referred to IRILO.

8/12/24 - MEB Notification

8/14/24 – MEB Process briefing by PEBLO

9/3 /24 – 1st Commander’s Impact Statement signed. (RETAIN)

9/25/24 – Notification received (FL4) directing Full MEB.

10/4/24 – IDES/MEB process briefing.

10/9/24 – SHA Part A submitted.

11/26/24 – VA MSC Contact – 526EZ Briefing

11/28/24 – Submitted 526EZ to VA MSC

12/16/25 – VES General health appointment

12/17/25 – VES Mental Health appointment (Telehealth)

12/18/25 – VES Audiology appointment

~ DBQs Uploaded end of January to TOL

2/7/25
– Received DBQ’s and NARSUM from PEBLO for IMR.

2/7/25 – Agreed with IMR and submitted Letter to Exception for referred condition.

2/17/25 – Received Form 618; 1 unfit condition (Psoriasis – Biologics). Signed the same day.

2/20/25 – Require new CIS to submit package to IPEB.

3/5/25 – Entered PHP treatment for Mental Health.

3/11/25 – Received 2nd Commander’s Impact Statement. (DO NOT RETAIN)

  • Notified that a Mental Health NARSUM was required, and a new Form 618 would be generated.
  • Diagnosed with OSA and require CPAP, but unable to add to VA claim until after IDES process is complete.
4/30/25 – Received new Form 618; 3 unfitting conditions (Psoriasis, MDD, & GAD)

5/6/25 – 618 and IMR concurrence signed.

5/8/25 – MEB package submitted to IPEB by PEBLO.

5/9/25 – 1st myFSS email received. “The Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) at your base Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) sent your Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) package to the Air Force Personnel Center Physical Disability Operations Branch.”

5/19/25 – Patiently waiting for my monthly call with the PEBLO.
 
5/29/25 - Quick update; Called the 1-800-VA number and spoke to a representative that saw they had received my case; however, still no proposed ratings.
 
Update

6/4/25
- 2nd myFSS email recieved. Your AF Form 356, Findings and Recommended Disposition of USAF Physical Evaluation Board have been sent to the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) at your base Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).

6/5/25 - Received PEB Disposition & Ratings; DOD 80%, VA 90%

6/11/25 - Elected for FPEB; hearing date June 26

6/26/25 - FPEB waived. Elected to submit VARR due July 2

Will update once the VARR process is complete. Estimated timeline 3-6 Weeks until completion.
 
Good Afternoon, I hadn't seen anything recent with my referred condition, so I wanted to post my timeline and journey in case anyone is going through the same thing!

Referred Condition: Psoriasis w/ Biologics (12 months usage). Originally started on Humira by off base provider but moved to Cosentyx. PCM referred to IRILO.

8/12/24 - MEB Notification

8/14/24 – MEB Process briefing by PEBLO

9/3 /24 – 1st Commander’s Impact Statement signed. (RETAIN)

9/25/24 – Notification received (FL4) directing Full MEB.

10/4/24 – IDES/MEB process briefing.

10/9/24 – SHA Part A submitted.

11/26/24 – VA MSC Contact – 526EZ Briefing

11/28/24 – Submitted 526EZ to VA MSC

12/16/25 – VES General health appointment

12/17/25 – VES Mental Health appointment (Telehealth)

12/18/25 – VES Audiology appointment

~ DBQs Uploaded end of January to TOL

2/7/25
– Received DBQ’s and NARSUM from PEBLO for IMR.

2/7/25 – Agreed with IMR and submitted Letter to Exception for referred condition.

2/17/25 – Received Form 618; 1 unfit condition (Psoriasis – Biologics). Signed the same day.

2/20/25 – Require new CIS to submit package to IPEB.

3/5/25 – Entered PHP treatment for Mental Health.

3/11/25 – Received 2nd Commander’s Impact Statement. (DO NOT RETAIN)

  • Notified that a Mental Health NARSUM was required, and a new Form 618 would be generated.
  • Diagnosed with OSA and require CPAP, but unable to add to VA claim until after IDES process is complete.
4/30/25 – Received new Form 618; 3 unfitting conditions (Psoriasis, MDD, & GAD)

5/6/25 – 618 and IMR concurrence signed.

5/8/25 – MEB package submitted to IPEB by PEBLO.

5/9/25 – 1st myFSS email received. “The Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) at your base Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) sent your Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) package to the Air Force Personnel Center Physical Disability Operations Branch.”

5/19/25 – Patiently waiting for my monthly call with the PEBLO.
We are 5 days apart from each other in the process. Please keep us updated on your status. Well done
 
We are 5 days apart from each other in the process. Please keep us updated on your status. Well done
Did you receive a letter from the VA suggesting to claim additional conditions? The VA mailed me a packet with a new 526-EZ recommending I claim a few more conditions based off my medical records. I've reached out to my MSC so hopefully will have an answer soon on a way forward. Best of luck and hopefully your package is moving the way you want.
 
Did you receive a letter from the VA suggesting to claim additional conditions? The VA mailed me a packet with a new 526-EZ recommending I claim a few more conditions based off my medical records. I've reached out to my MSC so hopefully will have an answer soon on a way forward. Best of luck and hopefully your package is moving the way you want.
no I haven't. Im still waiting. your rating took like a month and that was fast.
 
A quick update:

I finally got ahold of my MSC and submitted a new 526-ez. This is were things get spicy, I was first told to only include the claims the VA identified in the letter they mailed in June. I added sleep apnea because I currently use a CPAP and my diagnosis was a few months after my initial 526-ez. I've searched the forum but can't seem to find anything about being in IDES and receiving a VA letter to file for additional benefits. For research purposes; I claimed Tinnitus, Bilateral Joint pain of the Elbows, and Sleep Apnea.

Still no update on the VARR submitted 7/2. I'm curious as to what the above will add to my timeline, or even how it plays out. So the wait continues.
 
A quick update:

I finally got ahold of my MSC and submitted a new 526-ez. This is were things get spicy, I was first told to only include the claims the VA identified in the letter they mailed in June. I added sleep apnea because I currently use a CPAP and my diagnosis was a few months after my initial 526-ez. I've searched the forum but can't seem to find anything about being in IDES and receiving a VA letter to file for additional benefits. For research purposes; I claimed Tinnitus, Bilateral Joint pain of the Elbows, and Sleep Apnea.

Still no update on the VARR submitted 7/2. I'm curious as to what the above will add to my timeline, or even how it plays out. So the wait continues.
Any update on your VARR?
 
Any update on your VARR?
I received my VARR back on 21 July, so about 3 weeks from submitting to receiving the results. Received the updated ratings from the FPEB on 25 July, and currently awaiting orders. PEBLO said 7-10 business days for those to populate to PRDA.
 
I received my VARR back on 21 July, so about 3 weeks from submitting to receiving the results. Received the updated ratings from the FPEB on 25 July, and currently awaiting orders. PEBLO said 7-10 business days for those to populate to PRDA.
Have you received your orders yet? If so, how long did it take?
 
I just checked my VA account, and my case has been closed. Exactly 8 weeks. Who knows how I can check my rating before my Peblo call?
TIMELINE:
First C&P Exams: 4 May 2025
Last C&P Exams: 24 May 2025
NARSUM sent to PEB: 13 June 2025
VA Case closed: 13 August 2025
Waiting for my Peblo to give me a call to know my rating
 
I just checked my VA account, and my case has been closed. Exactly 8 weeks. Who knows how I can check my rating before my Peblo call?
TIMELINE:
First C&P Exams: 4 May 2025
Last C&P Exams: 24 May 2025
NARSUM sent to PEB: 13 June 2025
VA Case closed: 13 August 2025
Waiting for my Peblo to give me a call to know my rating
Did you get your orders yet?
 
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