Recent content by imisspizza

Hey SunGOD, appreciate the response. Please send the link if you have it available - I have discussed this with my PEBLO, MSC, JAG, the VA, and DFAS and no one understands what I am trying to do or believes I am eligible for a tax refund. Thanks in advance!

Was just found unfit. 0% DOD, 100% VA. I'm eligible for Disability Severance Pay. My understanding is the VA cannot recoup any of the severance in the future if the referred condition is increased. Given this, should I apply for VA benefits and fight to get my referred condition increased to...

Yea, it's all good. The severance will be taxed, unfortunately, but it's still a cushion. How is your case progressing?

Hey flounder, got an update. they rated me at 0% for celiac because of lack of "malabsorption syndrome" in my workup. My diagnosis was wonky while overseas and I didn't have vitamin/iron bloodwork done until after being GF so I think that is screwing me. Either way, I'm taking the severance pay...

Hey all, just got my PEB results back and looking for some clarity and guidance. 0% DOD / 100% VA My questions and confusion right now surround the taxation of the Disability Severance Pay and whether the VA will try to recoup. 1) If I take the DSP, separate from service, then appeal the...

Hey flounder, it's going. I am just in the hurry up and wait PEB phase. Here is my timeline so far: 12/13/24: PA refer to MEB 2/11/25: MEB start & PEBLO intake 2/18: First C&P Exams 3/12: Last C&P Exams 3/25: Received NARSUM 3/28: Submitted NARSUM after review with OSC/JAG ??? PEB phase...

Understood, thank you

Starting the MEB process at just over 13 years due to a referral based on Celiac disease and, soon, a formal diagnosis for frequent/chronic migraines. I am trying to prepare myself for what is next after having served and planned to serve to 20. I am already INDEF with the Army but am planning...