Any Drawbacks to a VARR?

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S3Mi

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So, I just received my proposed ratings. I really am not doing well mentally being in the Army, and part of me says sign it, screw it, move on with life. But, the reality is, I believe my rating should be higher.

For this reason, I am considering a VARR. I have a few questions for anyone that has selected to move forward this way:

1. How much time did this add to your overall case? Are we talking just a few weeks... or is this going to add months onto my timeline?
2. Are there any downsides to doing a VARR? Do I run the risk of them actually coming back with lower ratings?
3. Any other insight about the process, timeline, or things you wish you knew beforehand?
4. Should I just accept, get out, and then fight it with a private attorney?

I am an IDES MEB, Active Duty Army, using a PEBLO and Army Attorney (no private attorney). OCONUS. I don't have much fight left in me.
 
You can just submit a supplemental claim after you accept it for an increase.
 
Do do a VARR the condition has to be found unfit. It that is the case the VARR with take less than a month. If it is not an unfit condition; you can not do a VARR. In that case you separated and do an appeal.
 
chaplaincharlie said:
Do do a VARR the condition has to be found unfit. It that is the case the VARR with take less than a month. If it is not an unfit condition; you can not do a VARR. In that case you separated and do an appeal.
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Got it. I appreciate the insight. This is a secondary condition that was given a 0%, but should have been given something. I was diagnosed with OSA while in service, did two sleep studies, both confirmed severe sleep apnea, and was issued a CPAP that I have to use on a nightly basis. Not sure why I got 0%, but will appeal after I am seperated.
 
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