Jason Perry

thanks for all you do for people like me. iam in MEB phase two now. waiting. but i still have medical issues. the military is trying to hurry and put me out. i have a hurniated L4,L5-s1 and my right leg is numb and hurts like hell. i have had several mri's, but they cant tell me whats wrong with my leg. do you have any sugestions?

Jason,

You have been a great deal of help, and will definately help me when I talk with the PEBLO tomorrow. My last question for you is trying to help me define the 6 month window for cessation of treatment. Although, I have been off the Chemo for a week now, I am on a permanent drug for the rest of my life to keep the mutated chromosome in my blood from progressing. Thanks for everything!

Jason,

I didn't see how to reply to your PM, but thanks for such a quick response. Here is my situation:

17 years Active Duty
E8
OIF Veteran 3x Tours
Diagnosed with CML on 13 Mar 2009

From what I have been reading on the Forum, it appears that since I have less than 20 years and if I get Med Retired, I will get whatever percentage times my Base Pay if greater than 50% OR waive my retirement for the VA disability (whatever is higher)? If I can stay in till 20 years, I can receive both benefits but my rating may be lower since I will be past the 6 months re-evaluation period past treatment if that makes sense. Also, if you do receive CDRP, what happens after Dec 31, 2013? Do you go back to one or the other? I just want to do what's best for my family considering this disease! Thanks.

Hey there Jason, this board is an outstanding wealth of information. That being said, I have just gotten home from my third year long deployment to Iraq about a month ago and on 13 Mar 09 I was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. I have an appt with my Doc to probably get my P3 profile on 16 Apr. I am suppose to meet with the PEBLO Administrator tomorrow out of the kindness of his heart to counsel me before I have even gone through the MEB process. My question is: What kinds of questions should I ask him tomorrow and what guidance should I seek out?

Thanks a lot,

1SG G

Sir,
I was wondering what the chances are of being found unfit for duty due to both OSA and Central SA which was caused by TBI that i am also being treat for as well as PTSD and Depression, The Doc's have also found that the TBI's have caused moderate to severe short term memory loss and a problem with my vision in my left eye also due to TBI I am currently awaiting my NARSUM to come back and feel I can not continue in the Army and just wanted to know my chances of getting out Also i am an Infantryman I have seen that MOS has a play on this process Thanks for your time

Sir i have been through the ipeb they say i am unfit .
here is there reason the profile that i never saw is to
restrictive dose not let me take any cardio.on my APFT
these restrictions are not needed i can and have passed
mt APFT in the last month the 88h knows that they are
wrong but will not change my profile.if it would be better
to talk by phone i can give my number again i do have all doc.
that states i have no med.restrictions

Hello Sir, i would like to ask you, i have been told like my case neck fusion is around 10%, i didnt start my feb/meb yet, i dont want to fight for more rate , how long it take the minumum to be separat? i'm tierd from hospital and everything. Thx for ur time.

To refresh I am a CPT in the ARNG. I have 20 years April 23rd. I have been rated 50% PTSD (can be reviewed), 20% cervical and 10% back=60. My annual physical is in August. I will give them my info then regarding ratings. I don't believe I can perform PT test. Should I request a PEB, if so when? Can I be retained in a drilling status? Can I be discharged without a disability discharge?

I sent another e-mail. Thanks

Please respond soon. Thank you.

I went through MEB/PEB process and I was found unfit for duty and I decided to get out. I have 2 months left before separation. But realized that I want to stay in army. Is it still possible to appeal? Please reply soon thank you so much

Jason,

I'm just recently went to an MMRB this week, they reccomended me to MEB/PEB, my situation, I have two permanent 3 profiles, one for my left wrist, (TFCC) repair, and one for my Right knee (ACL Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair, Partial PCL tear which was not repaired), these are the two reasons for going to MEB/PEB, however I also have High Blood Pressure, and Shoulder problems, I just finally documented the shoulder problems yesterday and had x-rays, also will be meeting with a counslor about PTSD I guess. I'm an 11B3O in the Army (Infantryman), I'm guessing there not going to find me fit for duty, but when I go thru the MEB process, are they going to take into account my shoulders, high blood pressure also, and possible mild PTSD.

I have just recently been diagnosed with crohns disease, i also have extreme sleep apnea, hypothyroid disease,
and degenerative lumbar disk. Also moderit depression that is in remission. have been in 20 years time in service 10 of them acive
duty. I know what the Va ratings are but i cant find the PEB discresionary rate table for these, I am AD in the ANG.

Thank you SIR , for your answers and time, i didnt understand my range of motion,
if u can give me an idea more or less about the rate of my case, have fusion C6 C7 neck, my only prob is pain in neck and sholders, pain only can be a reason for seperation? and iam asking of how long it take to be seperat coz iam reserve and my order will be done in 3 month, if it will take to long i will handel my pain till the end of my order, coz i cant be far from my family anymore they need my help.waiting all your advice.
Thx for your time SIR .

Hello, Jason. I've been on here for some time but back for new information. I had my surgery about a month ago and just had my post op appt., which now I will be having a revision in the coming weeks. I am currently on my 2ndLiMDU and a 3rd LIMDU is being requested. At this point, I am working on quality of life with my back issues L5/S1 fusion. Can you offer any advice or insight on how I should handle the next six months?

Hi SIR, i would like to ask u some questions if u dont mind, first, c6 c7 disc neck injured
did fusion surgery 2 month ago, still having pain.Is that a case to be separet or discharge ? if yes what more or less will be my rate? and how long it takes minimum to be separet? thx for your time...

My question deals with the difference in the retirement. I have a LOD, service connected, injuried while on active duty during OIF/OEF, have gone before the board, got 80% rating. have 24 years toward retirement..I was a reservist who happen not to have the full 7200 point ..I qualify to recieve retirement now..but how will it be calculated off of the points I do have?

Thanks, Jason! I really appreciate it. v/r Jack

Jason,
I just ran across an article on military.com about a non-profit group helping disabled vets with anything they can. The article link is Vets Find Safety Net Online and the group website is http://www.usatogether.org This looks like a good group that is wanting to help anyone it can......and the funny part is that they are lacking the most important thing.......disabled veterans needing help. I was just on the phone with them and told them that I will get the word out as much as I can to disabled vets to visit the site.

Jason how is it going, I'm an E/6 in the navy with 19yrs in I have had 2 limdu's and currently on a PEB for severe complicated Hemipeligic Migraines, the migraines started back in 2001. I have been medivac of the ship twice since, and I have at least 40-45 documented entries in my medical record. I have been on all type of medications since then from beta blockers to triptans and I always been on a treatment plan which I have followed. My condition consist of severe migraines with left facial drop, left side weakness and blurred vision this last for about a week at a time it's like I'm having a stroke. In DEC 08 I was medivac of the ship again and my neuro said that is enough you have 19 years so your safe. I had my VA appointment over three weeks ago and they have not fowarded my results to my peblo yet should that be a concern and what if any do you think I will be rated at from past knowledge.
V/r

Jason,
I am having a really hard time understanding this whole MEB/IPEB/TDRL/etc. etc.... I have a ton of questions I hope you can clear up for me. In short, I have just recieved notice that the Air Force is placing me on the TDRL (rated at 50%, combat related PTSD). I would like to stay active duty but I was affraid of losing the rating they gave me, since my doctor and commander both wrote in my MEB package to retain me. So I accepted their findings. Right now, I am lost.... I have so many worries and thoughts running through my head I can't even figure out what questions to ask first. Can you please help me understand what to expect next? My main worry is my income.... I've been in the AF 10 years and I'm an E-5. Hope you can help clear my head a bit.
Thank you in advance, Jeremy