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    COAD.. HELP..what are the chances of approval

    Will do! As soon as I get my feet back under me post transition. Anyone in need of support right away grab my attention and ill do my best.
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    COAD.. HELP..what are the chances of approval

    Greetings all, My case is a successful one, but gents you are very right. Program is very small ~10-15 cases Army-wide. In fact, it means the vast majority of the Army and the VA don't know how to deal with me now that I am finally transitioning. *BREAK* If you look back to my history, I...
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    MEB at 18.8 years active Army, COAD?

    So I can attest to the COAD program working, at least for me. I'm about to initiate retirement after a 3-year COAD period. If you'd like to know more about how it worked out for me, feel free to reach out.
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    Sudden Cardiac Arrest / ICD

    Well, I got my ratings, 100 PDRL from the Army, 100% T&P from VA and S-1 for other rated condition(s) over 60%. 100% for the SCD and ICD and 60+ for other, unrelated injuries. None from combat. Counsel says I have little to no chance of appealing and being found fit. I have 17 years of...
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    COAD or med board?

    Matt, review AR 635-40 CH 6 and DA PAM 635-40 CH 4. It lays out the requirements and conditions under which you are eligible to apply for COAD and the guidelines/intent of the program. Good Luck! Tired Chef
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    Questions about VA findings during IDES

    Joe, I too am applying for COAD. I am not worldwide deployable either. Nobody has told me that it would be a disqualification, but I suppose it depends on what you are trying to do on COAD. You are allowed "reasonable accommodation" which, in my opinion could include CONUS only duty. Let me...
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    Sudden Cardiac Arrest/AICD and pre-existing conditions

    ANSU, Congratulations on still being with us, glad you made it. Welcome to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest survivor's club. Since you are active duty, this should be considered service connected. Exceptions from this are extreme (like if you were AWOL or somehow deliberately self-inflicted. (Of...
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    Sudden Cardiac Arrest / ICD

    Wow, I never would have believed there were so many people with Sudden Cardiac Death, especially otherwise healthy and fit people. First of all congratulations to all of us who survived. My "event" was about 9 months ago and I am just starting my MEB. My duties and responsibilities do not...
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