Recent content by jettnsadie

Thanks so much for the response. In hindsight, I should have pushed for a direct conversation with her so she could better understand how my condition affects me. Instead I wrote my perspective, very respectfully, in the airmen’s comments section which disagreed with her recommendation. AFPC...

03/21/2023 - PEB findings sent from PEBLO. Proposed ratings 100% DoD/100% VA PDRL. Very grateful for this outcome. Thanks to everyone that provided input to help me navigate this process.

03/17/2023- claim closed on VA.gov. Hoping to hear something this week

03/09/2023 - Appointment with VERA rep informed me that my claim is ready for decision. She said she would ask her supervisor if they can go ahead and make a decision on it soon. Anyone have an idea if this means this process is coming to an end soon? This wait is tough

Timeline Update: 4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while 05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB 07/28/2022- PCM initiated...

I have not received any ratings at all yet unfortunately. The waiting game is tough but I will update when I get my ratings. And yes I am on Remicade for the long haul.

Updated timeline: 4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while 05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB 07/28/2022- PCM initiated...

*Updated timeline* 4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while 05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB 07/28/2022- PCM...

I have been very fortunate bc my unit was 100% teleworking since Covid started. We just recently “returned to office” but requirement is only 2 days a week in office. My PCM added “member may telework at commanders discretion” to my profile so I’m actually only going in the office one day a week...

I didn’t know that… I probably should have looked into it but still good to know- thanks. My commanders exec did ask me a few questions about it to relay to her but I don’t think that was sufficient given her write up. I ended up writing a paragraph to respectfully disagree with some of the info...

Hello! Dang, so sorry to hear that. If you just got diagnosed I would think they will try other medications before jumping to biologics. Mesalamine was effective for me at first but I am allergic unfortunately. I’m not sure how medications would affect retention.. I don’t think it matters in the...

*Updated timeline* 4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while 05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB 07/28/2022- PCM...

Yeah I think it's pretty rare to be retained with UC long-term. If med board route is what you are hoping for stay on top of your appointments during these next 3 months and keep being seen to get everything properly documented. If you are still having joint issues you definitely want to get a...

Howdy! I would say nice.... but as you know UC is the worst. But it's cool that our cases and conditions are similar haha. I was on leave last week and my PEBLO said it would be best to wait until I returned to submit my case to the VA since I have to be present for appointments. So it's been at...

That’s great to know. I just assumed it would carry a lot of weight. There was so much inaccurate information on mine and also seemed like my condition was downplayed