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Oooops! That form number is 356, not 354.

FINALLLY! I received a call from my PEBLO today to sign my 354. I was awarded 60% DOD/80% VA PERMANENT retirement. Yaaaay! That's exactly what I wanted. I thought I would be awarded 100% VA from my proposed ratings. I know VA has a funky matrix that ratings are plugged into for the overall...

Typically your proposed ratings are complete when you are in the "Pending Decision Approval" phase. The trick is knowing when you have entered that phase especially if your eBenefits doesn't seem to be updating. Also keep in mind that these ratings are not easy to get from VA since they are not...

Awww man! I thought I had a buddy to go bug the PEBLO's with LOL. I'm Surg Ops (MSGS) in Med Grp.

Unfortunately I am still stuck in the "Pending Decision Approval" phase. I was hoping that my separation date of May 9th would motivate AFPC to put a little pressure on VA. But according to my PEBLO, as of Monday AFPC has graciously extended me another 6 months. Yaaaay...NOT LOL! That doesn't...

Hey Dallasfan, I'm on TAFB too!! Well....if "T" is for Travis lol :)

Yep! I've heard of it. It sounds like a great program but hopefully I will not need it. I am about 6 months away from my MBA! (another phase I'm eager to end in my life....SCHOOL LOL) If I have a hard time landing a job I may sign up for the sole purpose of job placement. The TAPS courses are...

Congratulations on your TSgt selection dallasfan!!!! As you can probably guess my Graves and Thyroid Eye disease was not nearly as cut and dry as yours. After 3 years, 2 radioactive ablations and 2 eye surgeries my thyroid or eyes are still not under control. It's such a long story so I will not...

Thanks Jason, You've saved me a moment of confusion with my PEBLO for sure! :)

Hi xbigmitchafx, I agree that it is super weird your that your Ebenefits hasn't progressed from the Under Review status. Mine progressed to Gathering of Evidence the same day I had my last VA appointment. It progressed to Review of Evidence the day the VA received my signed NARSUM with the C&P...

Thanks for your response Warrior644. Presently I am on medical hold which ends 9 May. Hopefully my separation date will motivate them to move quickly. I would love to be given at least 30 days notice so I can take my permissive TDY and such. It's so frustrating being in limbo. I can't...

I began my MEB journey March 2013 for Graves Disease / Thyroid Eye Disease. For the most part my journey has been smooth. My PEBLO is as helpful as he is told to be. I received the same generic answers that some of you received regarding the process. My timeline isn't as thorough as others I've...