Jason Perry

Hey i got a question im in this VAAP class and they keep talkin about a180 day window. When does that 180 day window start? And how long after you receive your results do you get separated?

Hi Jason,


Thanks for all of your help in these forums! I psoted an initial blog for my L4-S1 fusion issues. Since then I have had a ROM and I was told that pain is not the main factor. Is this true? I start having pain at the 30 degree mark and my back can physically go no further than 59-60 depending on if they push on it. I was literally sweating from the pain afterwords. It is possible eo email you all of my autocites? I'm trying to make sure the board is looking at each nerve instead of just my Sciata. I should get my NARSUM on Monday and I'd like to post it to make in perparation for the Army lowballing my percentage.


V/r,
Matthew Hayden

Im really worried about bein found FIT w/ my screwed up back. My IPEB was mailed Jan 8th so ill let you know what happens. My back has 60 degrees flexion: 10 degrees Extension: 30 degrees bending: 60 degrees rotation bilateral

I was put into contact with a guy from American Legion to help me but to tell you the truth I am always finding stuff out before he does. Its very sad. I'm starting to think that my Father is right that I just need to get a Lawyer already before this shit gets much deeper.

Jason,
I wish it was but im afraid its not going well at all. I got paperwork from the VA saying im unemployable due to my military connected disablities yet they find it very easy to give me very low rateings on my issues and to prolong actually granting my IU. I've been out since July 2007 took part in that program where you start your claim before you leave the military and that pretty much I think has everything to do with my claim being messed up. The guy that did my eval. come to find out is a real jack a$$. He put so much stuff in the findings that wasn't true its going to take a couple years it seems to get it fixed with the rate the VA is moving. So I'm back home and my wife and daughter and I have been living out of my parents house because i am not able to work and they don't want to get my claims right even though i started them over a year ago.

Jason,

Are you doing offline backups of the forums? It would be a good idea.

Sir, I have questions about how to apply for the CRSC. What documentation do I have to turn in and when do I file for that benefit? I am currently on active duty until next week. I retire on 30 January 2009. Do I file now or do I have to wait to recive my award letter? Thank you very much Sir.

Jason, On my sep physical "Does not qualify for continued service" was Xed out. Now if the board finds me fit what happens then?

So, how was your birthday... Did you celebrate?

Jason,

I hope you enjoy your special day today! Happy Birthday!!

Jason, My local MEB met and has decided to forward my package down for an official board. So, I went to get copies yesterday and asked can I apply for a LAS, because I'm over 19. I was told the LAS program is not available any longer?
WOW when did that change?

BTW thanks for all you do!!

Jason , I'm meeting with an AFResrve pysh today. They want to MEB me for PTSD diagnosis. What should I expect?

I found a good guide while surfing through all the veteren disability websites. where can I post it on the site here for everyones benefit

here is the direct link http://www.veteransforamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/survival-guide.pdf

Hi Jason it has been awhile since we've talked. We just found out yesterday that my husbands pay from the army has stopped. He is still on the TDRL. Well he gets 100% from the VA, collects social security and the army was paying him 30%. Well the army stated that they are not paying him the 30% now because the VA let them know he collects from them.They told my husband to fill out the DD2860 form and then to see if he would qualify. Can the army stop paying him like this? Any help would be great

Im sorry...I am not technologically advanced enough for this website, but I am in desperate need of some clarification. I have been on the TDRL since 2005. I am a former combat Marine Infantryman (E-4/Cpl) who suffers from PTSD. I have had a recent evaluation from a Navy Doctor in N.C. The PEB offered me severance at 10% with severance pay. I have served over three years on active duty and I have sent them the paperwork back, not refuting their decision. I have a few questions.

What would my severance pay be?

How does that effect my VA monthly benifit?

Have I screwed myself by accepting this?

If for some reason I am unable to get your response on here, could you email me at [email protected] ?....I really need someone to help me get some understanding...

Thank you for your consideration and your continued support to veterans!

Thanks for the thanks! I am here in arctic Connecticut, but travel pretty much anywhere for representation. Hope you have a Happy New Year!

Just wanted to thank you for doing such a great job keeping the forum updated. Where is your practice by the way?

Thanks for the reply. I have been on convalescent leave since March 08. From Dec 07 to Mar 08, I performed my job by laying on the floor of my office (I had initially planned on retiring in June 08 and was hoping to make it a few more months on the floor). One day the Support Group Commander came by and said you can't be doing this, I think you need to speak with the medics. This is how the medical review started. I have no idea what my medical record said in regards to range of motion, but I doubt it said much. I don't ever recall being measured for any range of motion. From reading other posts on this website it doesn't appear that individuals get much of a rating from the military for back issues.

Thank you for your time and response. Happy Holidays!

Jason,

I have 23 years active service and just received the results of my IPEB. They are recommending permanent retirement with a disability rating of 10%. I have degenerative disc disease, with 3 bad discs. Doctors will not perform surgery on 3 bad discs. I basically have to live with the pain and have been put on Cymbalta (a depression medication) which is used to treat chronic back pain. I cannot sit for more than a few minutes without feeling like my spine is being crushed. I am 43 years old and still need to work. I want to qualify for vocational rehab and from my understanding you need to have a VA rating of 20-30%. Does this sound like a fair offer and do you think it will it have any bearing on me getting at least a 30% VA rating?

Sir, I have a question about severance pay. If my Separation orders have a specific Service For Pay date on them and the Air Force is scheduled to pay me for 2 and a half years less than the date that is on my orders, is there any avenue I can take to make sure I get paid for that 2 1/2 years?

The AF is trying to pay me way less than estimated with the BPx2xYears in service formula. I'm at Shaw Air Force Base in SC and my finance office here doesn't have a clue. I'm having to research this on my own and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Another question I have is how long does it usually take for you to receive your final paycheck and severance pay after separating? Thanks in Advance for all your help.

Mac