Figured I would put my information on here to share and see where and how long it goes for.


Had initial injury rupturing ligaments during PT run. (Jan 2007)

Follow up appointments, never referred to Ortho for MRI, only x-rays (Jan 2007)

Lived with profiles and "getting by" until reinjuring ankle during PT run (Dec 2007)

2 weeks off for Exodus on crutches, ice and Motrin.

Injured ankle again (Jan 2008)

Sick-call a number of times before finally getting consult to Ortho (Jan-Feb 2008)

Put on temp profile with cam-boot (Feb 2008)

MRI and decision for surgery (Mar 2008)

Surgery (11 Apr 2008)

Con-leave (11 Apr 2008 to 28 Apr 2008)

Physical Therapy 3 times a week for 16 weeks (28 Apr 2008 to 18 Aug 2008)

MEB recommended (18 Aug 2008) 112 days after surgery.

Phase 1 Physical completed and filed (5 Sep 2008) 18 days later.

Phase 2 Physical and ROM completed and filed (11 Sep 2008) 6 days later.

TAP workshop (16 Sep 2008 to 18 Sep 2008) 5 days later.

DTAP workshop and began using single footed cane to try and get out of my 3d Cam Boot. (26 Sep 2008) 8 days later.

NARSUM review scheduled (20 Oct 2008) 24 days later.

Reviewed and signed NARSUM, has me listed for ICD-9 718.87. Packet sent to San Antonio PEB. (23 Oct 2008) 3 days later.

Awaiting PEB restults (24 Oct 2008) 1 day later.

San Antonio received my packet. (27 Oct 2008) 3 days later.

San Antonio had questions regarding my ROM results and requested additional information from a provider at Fort Polk, LA. (03 Nov 2008) 7 days later.

Waiting to get in touch with my PEBLO regarding this to get more details. (04 Nov 2008) 1 day later.

Providers at BJACH Fort Polk, LA working on fixing packet to resubmit to San Antonio. Was told it may take a couple more weeks before my packet is sent back to San Antonio. (05 Nov 2008) 1 day later.

The providers FINALLY corrected the problem. AAARRRGGGHHHH!!! (12 Nov 2008) 7 days later.

Additional provider information sent back to San Antonio. About time!! :-) 7 to 10 business days for results again. (13 Nov 2008) 1 day later.

Business day 10 and the results are in the board has been completed...all I know is that it's Unfit for Duty 40% TDRL. I go to sign them tomorrow! (01 Dec 2008) 17 days later.

Signed my results. TDRL is a bummer, but it's all good. Spoke with In/Out Processing to give them my contact info and options for terminal leave and transportation. Just waiting on some orders now. Was told I will probably be out of here soon due to holidays coming and orders coming down fast. Spoke with housing to put in my notice for departure. Watch out, those fees will get you... Also submited claim to the VA for Disability Compensation. (02 Dec 2008) 1 day later.

Received an email telling me that the local DVA office received my VA claim. Case sent to HQ PDA for next step in the process before orders. (03 Dec 2008) 1 day later.

PDA HQ received my packet. (04 Dec 2008) 1 day later.

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Average timeline from MEB start to day of orders is 100 days give or take a few from what I've calculated on this website. Currently I am at day 111. Hit a little speed bump in the process, hope it doesn't slow me down too much. God willing I'll be home for Christmas at least. Praise be to Jesus!