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    TDRL to PDRL after first re-evaluation

    I was originally TDRL'ed in 2010 for MS and given a 40% rating for bladder issues. My TDRL re-evaluation was 29 months after my original retirement so they were a little behind with the re-evaluation. Time from re-evaluation to findings was about 4-5 weeks. When I went to my re-eval I took a...
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    1st TDRL Re-Evaluation Questions

    UPDATE - I received my TDRL re-evaluation findings in the mail today. They were dated 24 days after my exam which I think is pretty speedy. As I said before, I went thought the DOD/VA pilot program two years ago and was given 40% TDRL DOD and 50% VA. My board was processed for Multiple Sclerosis...
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    1st TDRL Re-Evaluation Questions

    So I went to Andrews for my TDRL re-evaluation today. I first checked in with the MEB section and they stamped my orders and sent me off to neurology. I sat down with the neurologist for about 45 minutes and we covered all my ailments associated with my MS. He looked over my civilian neurology...
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    1st TDRL Re-Evaluation Questions

    The migraines are a result of the MS as are the already rated bladder issues.
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    1st TDRL Re-Evaluation Questions

    I have a few questions. I was placed on TDRL in August of 2010. Around 15 months passed and I started bugging AFPC for my re-evaluation. Well almost a year late I have my medical appointment scheduled tomorrow. I am currently on TDRL for Multiple Sclerosis and am rated at 40% for bladder issues...
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    Retirement Transition Questions

    Thanks for the quick response! No, I was put on Incapacitation Pay while going through my MEB/PEB. As far as TRICARE goes, you say it doesn't matter if you have a military base near you? My closest base with healthcare is a small Army post about 45 miles from my house. You would still recommend...
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    Retirement Transition Questions

    I am retiring on Aug. 25th and have not received any transition help. I am at a National Guard base so we don't have a transition office to answer these questions. 1. Will Tricare automatically start if DEERS is correct? Is there paperwork needed? I am not near a military installation, so I...
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    Air Force March IPEB Packages

    I feel numb right now! I just got my results back. 40% TDRL for Multiple Sclerosis. I also got 50% total from the VA for my 40% MS and 10% for Tinnitus. I also received a few 0 service connected ailments from the VA as well. I was in the pilot program at Andrews AFB and a WV Air National...
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    New Forum for MS

    Sorry to hear of your bad news. There is some good info on this board for people with MS but we all have different situations so it is hard to get rock solid answers. I myself am a Air National Guardsman recently diagnosed with MS. I am in the stage of an IPEB at the moment and am waiting on an...
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    Air Force March IPEB Packages

    Greenne, You can add me to you list if you want. March 31 is my date. Let the waiting begin!
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    JASON-Can you help me!

    Greene, Yea, thats her. She is probably the finest individual that I have talked to during this whole process. You know that she cares while others are just going through the motions.
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    JASON-Can you help me!

    So heres my update. I signed my AF 618 today. My block 23 states Multiple Sclerosis with Optic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Bladder Spasticity. Incurred while entitled to basic pay-Yes. EPTS-No. Permanently aggravated by service-Yes. Administrative Line of Duty Determination-Yes. Of...
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    Chap. 61 Sect 1201 question??

    UPDATE- Spoke to PEBLO today. I finished all appointments on Jan. 28, 2010. He received all medical information needed from the VA on Feb. 4th. The PA has still not completed my NARSUM yet. He said it will be another 3-4 weeks for the NARSUM and then another 4 full months at AFPC. The Air Force...
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    Army MEB help

    Once a Reservist is referred to a MEB/IPEB they fall under AD rules. I am a Guardsman with under eight years of AD total but when I was given a MEB/IPEB, I now fall under AD rules. If my PEB results come back 30% or greater, I will be retired immediately and start recieving a retirement check...
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    Army MEB help

    The eight years that you speak of for Guard and Reservists has to do with pre-existing conditions.
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