Recent content by AF Cop

Blackhawkgeo, I too was being treated for asthma when I went to Iraq and discovered that I couldn't breath. Did they do a CT of your lungs? My doctor in the ER decided to do one and found I had a Pulmonary Embolism. A very overlooked condition in active men. I had experienced years of...

Purple, I believe that, based on the information you provided, that someone has given you some poor information concerning who your PCM has to be. This is from the TRICARE Prime Handbook: Changing Your Primary Care Manager You may change your PCM at any time provided the new PCM is...

The literature on the web indicates this diagnosis is contraversial at best. It has to do with bone density. Did they give you a bone density rating of between -1.0 and -2.5? A large section of the population falls into this classification. The closest group in the VASRD is 5013-5024: "The...

Chinook, Thanks for the kind words. Positive thinking goes a long way and remember you are your own best advocate. Surfer495, I was boarded for Chronic Pulmonary Embolisms Requireing Anti-Coagulation Therapy. The embolisms were caused by anti-Phospholipid Syndrome. One of the...

All, My results came in from the IPEB. It was almost ten weeks, but the day arrived. PDRL 60%. They stipulated that it was based on the VASRD and NDAA 2008. Typically this disability was rated as between 10% and 30% according to the AFI. So to see that they applied the new law was great. I am...

My package has been at the IPEB for over six weeks with no word. AF Cop

Chinook, The RMG is located at Langley AFB. This is where the Reserve Paperwork goes. They usually have it for a couple of days tops. They verify that all the paperwork is there and then forward it on to the IPEB. They are there to ensure that all the dots and lines are in place for the...

I noted the ref to the NDAA in the break down from the IPEB. This is good news that they are listing this. I just hope that those currently being boarded are cross checking with the VASRD to confirm. Skywalker, enjoy the retirement. AF Cop

TOMYTGL, I am still waiting on my board to come back. With the changes in the law in January, the board has slowed things down. The code they rated you with is from the AFI. The law requires the board to follow the VASRD when rating. If you are interested in staying in then go to the...

TOMYTGL, Sorry to hear about your condition. You are not alone in this. I was diagnosed with a hypercoaguable state as well (anti-Phospholipid Syndrome (aPLS)). The reason for my anticoagulation is due to chronic pulmonary emboli caused by aPLS. I am interested in what the IPEB % was for...

I know that others believe taking the 30% and moving on is the way to go. For those that don't read everything, 30% on TDRL = 50% retirement pay that will convert to the lower % when removed from the TDRL. Just remember to push for the higher rating as time goes by. If the VASRD clearly...

I am in the process of filing for SSD a the moment. Everyone should check out this link: Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors website The SSA has an expidited process for these claims. They seems to be moving faster than the DOD, VA, or OPM for all the disability process that I am...

Update I am still ina holding pattern for the IPEB. I just had a sleep study at the VA based on orders from my Army Doc. It seems I have sleep apnea requiring a CPAP. I have asked my PEBLO if a LOD is needed for this as it is entirely possible that the apnea is related to the Pulmonary...

Groundrush, With the use of digital signatures and e-mails for most correspondence it is entirely possible that your commander sent the letter to the PEBLO and the PEBLO simple hasn't discovered this yet. Don't throw him under a bus just yet. A PEBLO is a person as well and they do make...