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rapdong

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Recently came across the forum, just wanted to offer my experience so far. I'll keep it updated as often as possible. I can't help but check every five minutes for any new information most of the time.

Disclaimer: I did not keep good track of anything before my FL4 was given to me. Sorry in advance.​

IRILO Stage

12NOV25 - FL4 notification, full MEB directed​

MEB Stage

18NOV25 - Meeting with PEBLO, elected IDES, paperwork completed and turned in​
20NOV25 - VA Rep reachced out to notify me of my claims and answer any questions I had​
24NOV25 - All C&P appointments have been made via OptumServe (OS)​
3DEC25 - General C&P (1/3)​
9DEC25 - Tinitus C&P (2/3) MH (3/3)​

This is where I stand so far. I had a great experience with OS. I have emailed my PEBLO and he stated that from my last C&P appointment (9DEC25), OS has 30 days to upload that paperwork into my military recrods.
 
rapdong said:
Recently came across the forum, just wanted to offer my experience so far. I'll keep it updated as often as possible. I can't help but check every five minutes for any new information most of the time.

Disclaimer: I did not keep good track of anything before my FL4 was given to me. Sorry in advance.​

IRILO Stage

12NOV25 - FL4 notification, full MEB directed​

MEB Stage

18NOV25 - Meeting with PEBLO, elected IDES, paperwork completed and turned in​
20NOV25 - VA Rep reachced out to notify me of my claims and answer any questions I had​
24NOV25 - All C&P appointments have been made via OptumServe (OS)​
3DEC25 - General C&P (1/3)​
9DEC25 - Tinitus C&P (2/3) MH (3/3)​

This is where I stand so far. I had a great experience with OS. I have emailed my PEBLO and he stated that from my last C&P appointment (9DEC25), OS has 30 days to upload that paperwork into my military recrods.
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Your timeline is moving super quickly, that's awesome. I still only have 3 of 5 C&P scheduled and zero completed. Louisiana and Optum are moving much faster than Texas and VES. I hope I catch up with you.
 
Small update

I reached out to OS and they informed me they’re still waiting on their practitioner to get paperwork back. Their contractual deadline is 20DEC25. They also told me they messaged the practitioner today to ask where it’s at, and if nothing happens then they will reach out again on the 18th.

Nothing sandwich but hopefully this adds a bit of transparency to the process for someone else.
 
TomTooLong02 said:
Your timeline is moving super quickly, that's awesome. I still only have 3 of 5 C&P scheduled and zero completed. Louisiana and Optum are moving much faster than Texas and VES. I hope I catch up with you.
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Glad to hear the positives sad to hear the negatives. I only had 10 or so total things which might explain the speed of my timeline. I’ve always been a bit of a worry wart so I always to reach out and bug at least 1 person in the chain a day. I don’t think it’s made a difference but I hate being in the dark.
 
rapdong said:
Glad to hear the positives sad to hear the negatives. I only had 10 or so total things which might explain the speed of my timeline. I’ve always been a bit of a worry wart so I always to reach out and bug at least 1 person in the chain a day. I don’t think it’s made a difference but I hate being in the dark.
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Same here on reaching out and wanting to know. I realized the federal holiday and my PEBLO's week-long leave also slowed down my process as I compared our timelines. I'm still following yours very closely, though. My last C&P hasn't been scheduled yet, and I haven't completed any of them. I hope that NP gets the paperwork back for you ASAP.
 
IRILO Stage

12NOV25 - FL4 notification, full MEB directed​

MEB Stage

18NOV25 - Meeting with PEBLO, elected IDES, paperwork completed and turned in​
20NOV25 - VA Rep reachced out to notify me of my claims and answer any questions I had​
24NOV25 - All C&P appointments have been made via OptumServe (OS)​
3DEC25 - General C&P (1/3)​
9DEC25 - Tinitus C&P (2/3) MH (3/3)​
UPDATE​
18DEC25 - MSC received exams, waiting on PEBLO response. Here's the email notification if you guys are interested.​
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Your VA medical examinations have been submitted, and your case has been forwarded to the Disability Rating Activity Site (DRAS) for rating determination. The next step in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) process will be contact from your Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) to schedule your MEB Review and Narrative Summary (NARSUM) appointment.



The rating phase typically requires 60–90 days to complete; however, processing times may vary. Some cases are finalized in fewer than 30 days, while others may extend beyond 120 days.



Should you have any questions regarding this stage of the process, please contact me. Thanks.
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At what point can I start asking to see the submitted DBQs?
 
rapdong said:
IRILO Stage

12NOV25 - FL4 notification, full MEB directed​

MEB Stage

18NOV25 - Meeting with PEBLO, elected IDES, paperwork completed and turned in​
20NOV25 - VA Rep reachced out to notify me of my claims and answer any questions I had​
24NOV25 - All C&P appointments have been made via OptumServe (OS)​
3DEC25 - General C&P (1/3)​
9DEC25 - Tinitus C&P (2/3) MH (3/3)​
UPDATE​
18DEC25 - MSC received exams, waiting on PEBLO response. Here's the email notification if you guys are interested.​
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At what point can I start asking to see the submitted DBQs?
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Update to the update -

Emailed the PEBLO and asked him for the DBQs, he sent them my way. There’s a board happening next week, he doesn’t see why it won’t be fine to send up to the next step after that.
 
IRILO Stage

12NOV25 - FL4 notification, full MEB directed

MEB Stage

18NOV25 - Meeting with PEBLO, elected IDES, paperwork completed and turned in
20NOV25 - VA Rep reachced out to notify me of my claims and answer any questions I had
24NOV25 - All C&P appointments have been made via OptumServe (OS)
3DEC25 - General C&P (1/3)
9DEC25 - Tinitus C&P (2/3) MH (3/3)
UPDATE
18DEC25 - MSC received exams, waiting on PEBLO response.

UPDATE

23DEC25 - PEB presented my case to the AMRO-B. They then stated that the documentation wouldn't be ready to send until of this week (29DEC25-2JAN26)

1JAN26 - Check the VA app on my phone, here's what's up there.
 

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IRILO Stage

12NOV25 - FL4 notification, full MEB directed

MEB Stage

18NOV25 - Meeting with PEBLO, elected IDES, paperwork completed and turned in
20NOV25 - VA Rep reachced out to notify me of my claims and answer any questions I had
24NOV25 - All C&P appointments have been made via OptumServe (OS)
3DEC25 - General C&P (1/3)
9DEC25 - Tinitus C&P (2/3) MH (3/3)
UPDATE
18DEC25 - MSC received exams, waiting on PEBLO response.

UPDATE

23DEC25 - PEB presented my case to the AMRO-B. They then stated that the documentation wouldn't be ready to send until of this week (29DEC25-2JAN26)
29DEC25 - VA Rating portion is complete, proposed rating is 100%
7JAN26 - Signed and sent IMR/618 to PEBLO

From this point forward, my PEBLO suggests that AFPC should take around 4-8 weeks. However, since my VA portion is done and that is normally that part that holds it up, I'm likely to get it back much sooner.
 
rapdong said:
IRILO Stage

12NOV25 - FL4 notification, full MEB directed

MEB Stage

18NOV25 - Meeting with PEBLO, elected IDES, paperwork completed and turned in
20NOV25 - VA Rep reachced out to notify me of my claims and answer any questions I had
24NOV25 - All C&P appointments have been made via OptumServe (OS)
3DEC25 - General C&P (1/3)
9DEC25 - Tinitus C&P (2/3) MH (3/3)
UPDATE
18DEC25 - MSC received exams, waiting on PEBLO response.

UPDATE

23DEC25 - PEB presented my case to the AMRO-B. They then stated that the documentation wouldn't be ready to send until of this week (29DEC25-2JAN26)
29DEC25 - VA Rating portion is complete, proposed rating is 100%
7JAN26 - Signed and sent IMR/618 to PEBLO

From this point forward, my PEBLO suggests that AFPC should take around 4-8 weeks. However, since my VA portion is done and that is normally that part that holds it up, I'm likely to get it back much sooner.
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Forgot to update!

8JAN26 - First email from MyFSS.
 
rapdong said:
Forgot to update!

8JAN26 - First email from MyFSS.
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IRILO Stage

12NOV25 - FL4 notification, full MEB directed

MEB Stage

18NOV25 - Meeting with PEBLO, elected IDES, paperwork completed and turned in
20NOV25 - VA Rep reachced out to notify me of my claims and answer any questions I had
24NOV25 - All C&P appointments have been made via OptumServe (OS)
3DEC25 - General C&P (1/3)
9DEC25 - Tinitus C&P (2/3) MH (3/3)
UPDATE
18DEC25 - MSC received exams, waiting on PEBLO response.

UPDATE

23DEC25 - PEB presented my case to the AMRO-B. They then stated that the documentation wouldn't be ready to send until of this week (29DEC25-2JAN26)
29DEC25 - VA Rating portion is complete, proposed rating is 100%
7JAN26 - Signed and sent IMR/618 to PEBLO

IPEB

8JAN26 - First email from MyFSS.
27JAN26 - Second email from MyFSS.
 
Hey guys!

My final rating is going to be 20%DoD and 100% VA.

According to my PEBLO, I won't have to repay anything since my entire compensible rate is 100% without my DoD rated condition. That much I can confirm by looking around.

What I'm a bit lost on is him saying I won't be paying taxes on my final pay. The only thing I've found on it is from this website: My Airfoce Benefits (link to the highlighted portion)

In there it makes it pretty clear that if you already have a proposed rating by the VA through the IDES system, it is not subject to tax withholding or reporting.

Has anyone had any experience with this? So far what I'm reading leads me to believe that he's right and that I have good information. I'm just nervous because it's a lot of money and I want to have some certainty of the amount I'll be receiving.
 
Your disability severance pay is tax free based on the information below from 5.4.1 and 5.4.1.2.:

https://comptroller.war.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/current/07a/07a_35.pdf

DoD 7000.14-R Financial Management Regulation Volume 7A, Chapter 35

* March 2024

5.4.1. General. Disability severance pay is normally taxable income. However, it is not

subject to tax withholding or reporting if at least one of the following two conditions exists:

5.4.1.1. The entitlement resulted from combat-related injury or illness, as

determined by the Secretary of the Military Department concerned, which happens as a result of any of the following activities:

5.4.1.1.1. As a direct result of armed conflict;

5.4.1.1.2. While performing extra-hazardous service, even if the service does not directly involve combat;

5.4.1.1.3. Under conditions simulating war, including maneuvers or training; or

5.4.1.1.4. By an instrumentality of war, such as weapons; or

5.4.1.2. The member is entitled to disability compensation as determined by the VA or has received a proposed disability rating from the VA at the time of separation through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System.

5.4.2. Withholding Taxes. Income taxes are withheld from all payments of disability

severance pay unless the member qualifies for an exemption under subparagraph 5.4.1.
 
TomTooLong02 said:
Your disability severance pay is tax free based on the information below from 5.4.1 and 5.4.1.2.:

https://comptroller.war.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/current/07a/07a_35.pdf

DoD 7000.14-R Financial Management Regulation Volume 7A, Chapter 35

* March 2024

5.4.1. General. Disability severance pay is normally taxable income. However, it is not

subject to tax withholding or reporting if at least one of the following two conditions exists:

5.4.1.1. The entitlement resulted from combat-related injury or illness, as

determined by the Secretary of the Military Department concerned, which happens as a result of any of the following activities:

5.4.1.1.1. As a direct result of armed conflict;

5.4.1.1.2. While performing extra-hazardous service, even if the service does not directly involve combat;

5.4.1.1.3. Under conditions simulating war, including maneuvers or training; or

5.4.1.1.4. By an instrumentality of war, such as weapons; or

5.4.1.2. The member is entitled to disability compensation as determined by the VA or has received a proposed disability rating from the VA at the time of separation through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System.

5.4.2. Withholding Taxes. Income taxes are withheld from all payments of disability

severance pay unless the member qualifies for an exemption under subparagraph 5.4.1.
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Thanks big dawg, this is what I was looking for!
 
rapdong said:
IRILO Stage

12NOV25 - FL4 notification, full MEB directed

MEB Stage

18NOV25 - Meeting with PEBLO, elected IDES, paperwork completed and turned in
20NOV25 - VA Rep reachced out to notify me of my claims and answer any questions I had
24NOV25 - All C&P appointments have been made via OptumServe (OS)
3DEC25 - General C&P (1/3)
9DEC25 - Tinitus C&P (2/3) MH (3/3)
UPDATE
18DEC25 - MSC received exams, waiting on PEBLO response.

UPDATE

23DEC25 - PEB presented my case to the AMRO-B. They then stated that the documentation wouldn't be ready to send until of this week (29DEC25-2JAN26)
29DEC25 - VA Rating portion is complete, proposed rating is 100%
7JAN26 - Signed and sent IMR/618 to PEBLO

IPEB

8JAN26 - First email from MyFSS.
27JAN26 - Second email from MyFSS.
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Forgot to update again

30JAN26 - Concur docs sent to AFPC at around 1530.

Seeing other people get their docs submitted to AFPC then getting orders within hours is making me want to bite a wall.
 
Update

06FEB26 - PEBLO states my case is, "'Pending Finalization' typically takes 10 business days (on/around 13 Feb 2026)."

LET ME OUT
 
13FEB26 -New document loaded into MyFSS case. States, "DISCHARGE WILL BE EFFECTIVE 7 APR 26"

It's been a pleasure gents.
 
rapdong said:
13FEB26 -New document loaded into MyFSS case. States, "DISCHARGE WILL BE EFFECTIVE 7 APR 26"

It's been a pleasure gents.
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what time did you receive the email saying w as you had a new document or what time was it uploaded? if you don’t mind me asking
 
rapdong said:
13FEB26 -New document loaded into MyFSS case. States, "DISCHARGE WILL BE EFFECTIVE 7 APR 26"

It's been a pleasure gents.
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How many days of permissive/terminal did you submit? I requested 0 for both, and trying to see if I'm still gonna get orders for a month past my requested time.
 
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