Recent content by finckjm

Thank you all for your responses. I certainly did not mean to create discontent, but was seeking an answer. Like most of you, depending on who you ask is also dependent upon the response you will get. Some senior level current AD and RC Human Resources professionals have landed on both sides...

I was retired PDRL from the USAR on 30 May 14. I have significant active duty time. My unit refuses to issue a DD214 and my PEBLO has given up as it is a brick wall at this point. The Unit Administrator has always been problematic and is not getting any better. The way I read and...

I received my orders today. 30 May 2014 is my retirement date. 371 days of waiting. I wish you all luck and patience. I will be on looking and if I can assist anyone I will. Again thank you!

I should have added PDRL.

Well the day has finally come...... DA Form 199 Presented, agreed with, and signed. 70% DoD all combat related. 90% VA. Thank you to all who have provided their advice, knowledge, and patience to me through this process. Oddly, this is my 23 anniversary of Army service. Interesting omen...

I just checked the My MEB / PEB page and noted it now states the PEB findings are complete. Just awaiting the 199. I wonder how long my PEBLO will wait before contacting me?

PAD = Patient Administration Division. In this case, these seem to be the personnel who control and manage the PEB cases.

Billyballs, Thank you. I called today and was informed I should hear from my PEBLO in not more than five business days. I hope the information is accurate. Thank you again,

Yes sir, I did. The good news is this means a rater is actually hands on your claim. For me this process only took one day. The DRAS used a local physician to review the information and make a determination. You are close. I am hopeful this will be a small delay, but a good signal you are...

BillyBalls, who is at this number? My PEBLO may get upset if I leave footprints on her head getting information. Thanks,

Sorry about that. My PEBLO has been a problem from get go. She is unresponsive and does not even attempt to get information, she just says wait. I do understand the large case load she carries, but I would like to think someone aggressively tries to assist me the way I would a Soldier if I...

If the MEB /PEB portal were up it provides an average of 6.7 days and an "Army goal" of 12 days. Mine has been sitting for 23 days with no action since the ratings were returned by the Seattle DRAS. I think the PEB may have taken a Spring Break! LOL Keep smiling.........One day news will...

As a USAR Soldier, I already had VA Ratings. When the IDES / PEB VA Ratings were complete, I immediately saw my case close with final VA ratings of 90%. 344 days in and still no 199. Ratings have been with the PEB since 25 MAR 14. Following all of the good advice, trying to remain positive...

Here is the latest on my claim: USAR TPU Drilling Reserve Soldier: 24 May 2013 Referred to MEB 19 Jun 2013 VA Claims Completed with VA MSC 23 Jul 2013 Medical Exams 21 Aug 2013 MEB find unfit 28 Aug 2013 IPEB find unfit 25 Mar 2014 VA Ratings Complete 90% Still awaiting PEB decision and...

My VA Rating posted today. 90%. I have no idea how that may translate to the Army, but eventually I am sure I will know. MEB Referral 05/24/2013 Medical Exams 07/23/2013 MEB 08/21/2013 IPEB 08/28/2013 Sent to VA (Seattle DRAS) for rating: 08/28/2013 VA Rating complete 03/25/2014