AD USAF here. I have almost the exact timeline. My C&P exams were completed 6Dec22. And I signed form 618 20Dec22 and the form was accepted 21Dec22. I read that if its a medboard you can check TOL (tricare Online) but it wont be in ebenefits.
OCT 18: NARSUM (do not retain) complete.
OCT 27: VA REP called filled out forms
OCT-NOV: Didn't hear anything about Va appointments
Late NOV: Va Exams scheduled
Dec2-6: VA exams completed
Dec 8: All exams uploaded into tol
Dec 21: Signed Form 618 (MDD severe unfit for duty)
Am I missing...