PEB rating 0% for Graves Disease, but we are pushing for PTSD - advice?

[Provis]

I have reached out to a couple of attorneys, one of whom is local but seems to have good reviews, results, and such. I am just having to wait on them to get back to me, and I guess I am just stressed and anxious about this. The other was Jason Perry, but considering what a hot mess this entire thread (and being honest, probably myself and the husband in the situation) is, I am expecting that our best bet with the time limits is the local attorney. Let’s hope they are willing!
We just had a really constructive conversation with one of the SNCOs that was on the deployment though, and they said they would happily write a supporting letter about the conditions as they are also looking to depart the army due to this deployment and how the people were treated.
I guess I just have to take a breath and let people call us back with information.

There are only a few IDES dedicated attorney's and they don't have to be local. I would go with one that only does IDES. Its a very specialize niche part of law. Local isn't required. My wife is stationed in Minnesota and her attorney is in Virginia and her outcome has been nothing short of amazing.

 

[johnbgately]

Unfortunately, it is difficult for anyone here to actually offer you useful advice without actually reading the entire MEB case file, your husband's current medical records, the VA C&P exams for Graves Disease, the evidence that you submitted at the IPEB, and listening to the audio recording of the FPEB hearing. Anything offered here is merely a guess without reviewing that info. Your instincts to attempt to pursue a VARR are sound, but the VARR will need to be submitted with your election of options. If you wish to buy additional time to submit a well-prepared VARR, then you should go through the post-FPEB appeal process and then submit the VARR if (as expected) your Army PEB appeals are denied. Having good reviews in general is not proof that an attorney is familiar with the IDES process. It appears that you may be in Oregon. If so, and you truly wish to have local counsel, then Luke Miller in Salem, Oregon would be a good choice. While I understand that his present focus is on state-level administrative proceedings, he knows the IDES process and is a very good attorney- Jason and I both consider him to be a colleague in our relatively small informal bar association. Here is Luke's website: Home - Military Disability Lawyer, LLC | Attorney Luke D. Miller

 

[CluelessNAlmostOutOfTime]

Unfortunately, it is difficult for anyone here to actually offer you useful advice without actually reading the entire MEB case file, your husband's current medical records, the VA C&P exams for Graves Disease, the evidence that you submitted at the IPEB, and listening to the audio recording of the FPEB hearing. Anything offered here is merely a guess without reviewing that info. Your instincts to attempt to pursue a VARR are sound, but the VARR will need to be submitted with your election of options. If you wish to buy additional time to submit a well-prepared VARR, then you should go through the post-FPEB appeal process and then submit the VARR if (as expected) your Army PEB appeals are denied. Having good reviews in general is not proof that an attorney is familiar with the IDES process. It appears that you may be in Oregon. If so, and you truly wish to have local counsel, then Luke Miller in Salem, Oregon would be a good choice. While I understand that his present focus is on state-level administrative proceedings, he knows the IDES process and is a very good attorney- Jason and I both consider him to be a colleague in our relatively small informal bar association. Here is Luke's website: Home - Military Disability Lawyer, LLC | Attorney Luke D. Miller

It wasn’t so much the local choice that of interest, but the fact that they were the only one to get back to us. Our election of options must be submitted on the 24th of June, so time is of the essence. Even the local attorney who has replied to me has only asked for the VA rating doc and the 6 day letter so I am beginning to despair of finding someone who has the ability and time and knowledge to help us.
I will admit that your name was one recommended to us and I did call, but as I reached a voicemail I didn’t leave a message because I was just so stressed by then.

 

[Provis]

It wasn’t so much the local choice that of interest, but the fact that they were the only one to get back to us. Our election of options must be submitted on the 24th of June, so time is of the essence. Even the local attorney who has replied to me has only asked for the VA rating doc and the 6 day letter so I am beginning to despair of finding someone who has the ability and time and knowledge to help us.
I will admit that your name was one recommended to us and I did call, but as I reached a voicemail I didn’t leave a message because I was just so stressed by then.

I suggest you leave a message or text message with any attorney that is dedicated for IDES. They are all very busy but if you don't at the very least leave a message to be called back you can't expect to talk to anyone. Most dedicated IDES attorneys work from home since there is no use of having a physical office since their clientele are worldwide. I know that during my wife's search she left several messages and got calls back but its not likely that you are going to call and have them answer when they are constantly on the phone with other clients.