Recent content by FalconPunched86

Really is, I sat around watching paint dry. Eventually left for a federal position, and then two weeks after starting was notified. So the timing at least worked out well

11 months and 17 days from the date it went to NGB, to the day they deemed “unfit” and the Ides started

I’d bring what you have, doesn’t hurt. Or at least have it digitally available. My examiner wanted my upper endoscopy results and some catscan radiology notes. I was able to pull them from my provider app and email them right there. Good chance they’ll be missing some things.

Fairly well, waiting on my percentages once I get my final xray tomorrow (sinusitis claim). Expect to do ROM tests first, for every body part you claim. Go to discomfort, don’t push beyond. Keep in mind it’s an exam, not for treatment. So don’t get discouraged if they seem disconnected. Answer...

I hear ya, I sat for a year or so waiting for the “unfit”. But I think long term you’ll be happier doing IDES. At least now you can see light at the end of the tunnel. At 3 weeks, I’d start making calls to MDG about getting in contact with the PEBLO or at a minimum your MSC.

About 5 hours, first part was about an hour to do all the ROM stuff, waited 20 mins, then 3 1/2 hours of going line by line each claim.

Hey, I’m national guard as well and I feel your pain. Difference being, I have no rating (full time agr up until a week before I was finally told I’d be sent to MEB). Bluf: if your referring condition is your already rated MH and your satisfied with that rating, sure, do LDES. Otherwise...

I just want to update. *Received the “unfit for duty” notification and started IDES on April 16th *Met with MSC on April 20th - went over process with VA (filled paperwork for claims and returned that evening via email) *April 23 - Exams submitted *April 28 - Call from Optum serve - made...

hey all, I’ve lurked here for a bit and haven’t seen too many answers about lung nodules. I’m 17 yrs in the Air national guard (E7), and about a year ago, a chest x-ray revealed a few small masses in my lungs. Immediately sent for CT/PET scans. Turns out, I have multiple spiculated nodules...