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I received a letter from DFAS stating that I owe ~4k apparently due to the group life insurance premiums while I was drilling for points with my reserve unit. I didn’t even know about this. My unit told me there isn’t anything I can do about that and just have to pay on it. Did this happen to...

(Army Reserve) Question, I received my separation orders and separation memorandum. The honorable discharge date is listed as March 14. Do I need to still attend drill or just out-process during this time?

I received 80% VA and 20% DoD.

The “final” update: I received my separation orders and my separation memo! (I signed my DA 199 on 01.30.2024 and received the orders 02.15.2024) I now need to out-processes from my Reserve Unit.

I concurred with the PEB findings and sent in my signed DA Form 199.

12/11/2023 VA ratings increased! Claims closed. 01/23/2024 Received the PEB decision - DA Form 199 from PEBLO. 01/30/2024 Met with lawyer. 02/05/2024 My decision needs to be made whether to concur with 20% DoD rating or appeal. DA Form 199. Timeline for appeal would be ~6 months (July) for...

Update: 01/23/2024 -Received the PEB DA Form 199 from PEBLO. -Requested extension. 01/30/2024 -Met with lawyer. 02/05/2024 -My decision needs to be made whether to concur with 20% DoD rating or appeal. DA Form 199. -Timeline for appeal would be ~6 months (July) for the formal hearing. -Due to...

For my NARSUM, 2 conditions were found not meeting retention standards, which I’m in agreement with. Rebuttal: -Requested 3 conditions be further reviewed for not meeting retention standards. -To add relevant, diagnosed conditions. As far as clinical records, I have been sending to my...

Morning everyone! My MEB legal rebuttal and personal statement were submitted yesterday on 11/06/23. I was told that the PEB is backed up and to expect a few months before I receive a response. I’m curious as to what others are currently experiencing as far as the informal PEB timeframe? (I...

Timeline update: 10/25/2023 Requested an IMR, signed, sent to PEBLO along with recent non-MTF treatment records and diagnosis 10/26/2023 IMR meeting with Physician. 10/27/2023 IMR Response officially received via email from PEBLO. 10/30/2023 Signed updated DA FORM 3947. Appeal & rebuttal...

Also, still waiting on updated ratings.

Update: 10/23/2023 NARSUM received 10/24/2023 Call with FT Gordon lawyer to discuss options. 10/25/2023 DA form 3947 signed and sent to PEBLO. With recent/ongoing relevant clinical documentation. I chose to have an IMR. Hoping this is useful.

Also, I do have VA healthcare and a VA hospital close by, which has been a blessing!

Timeline Update! 06/27/2023: PEBLO emailed me with general information and stated he would contact me to schedule a time to discuss the MEB 07/06/2023 PEBLO called me and discussed the general process, outcomes, and options 07/06/2023 MEB “Day #1” 07/10/2023 VA Rep contacted. Discussed...

Hi! I am in the Army Reserve. I was an OCS Candidate - 09S. I had urgent hip pinning (ORIF) surgery. I am now in the MEB review stage of the process. Side Note: I added additional comments throughout the timeline just to provide more context as to why this has taken so long to reach MEB Review...