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No, actually, I don't have the requisite commissioned service time, which is fine--I'm not really in a hurry to retire. My 'preferred' outcome would be FIT with PLD, so I can finish my last 3+ years on active, but feel a bit 'guilty' about taking up a commissioned 'slot' and not being able to...

Yeah, hurts like a b!tch! But actually, you'll see how 'quickly' you are able to do stuff most likely within a week. I felt like you--that no way was 30 days going to be enough--but that last week I made vast improvements. Everyone is different, of course, but at least wanted to give you a...

It was actually the most painful surgery recovery I've ever had; I feel horrible for anyone who has ever had to go through back surgery. the only reason they 'cut open' my back was for the lead placement/attachment to my vertebrae. Anyway, I was given 30 days convalescent leave, and I needed...

Thanks scout. Was informed that my package was sent off today, so hope to hear something by December. I really have no idea how the board will decide. My NMA was pretty basically worded that I'm GTG, so long as I don't have to deploy or go overseas. With the veritable medicine cabinet full of...

Thanks for the advice. I did speak with my MEBLO, and he stated that my rebuttal AND IMR will be seen by the board, which is all I really want from this, is to make sure they understand the 'true' characterization of my conditions, and that the NARSUM is NOT accurate as is. A JAG also stated...

I received my NARSUM last Friday, and had some issues with it, so I sent back a rebuttal. Basically, the characterizations of some of my conditions were incomplete, changed, or wrong. The Dr. provided a surrebuttal stating that he wasn't changing anything. It stands as is. So I requested an...

I just got word from the Doctor that initiated the MEB, and he is going to 'retract' his MEB/PEB referral until time following my surgery, so I will go see him again the week following to determine what, if any, the effect the surgery has on his initial recommendation. So, basically, this buys...

Warrior644, Thanks for the sentiment/reply. I will fight for whatever I can that's fair to the Navy and to me and my family. After speaking with my detailer, it was made clear that the Navy has no need for an officer that can't deploy, even if I'm just 3+ years from retirement, and I should...

Well, I'm back from my appointment, and the Neurologist stated he would be recommending PEB for Inguinal Neuralgia. I was unable to hang out and wait for the Neurologist's report to upload into their computer system, as I had an appointment with a civilian neurosurgeon in LA the next day, so I...

So, heading down for my appointment to determine whether the Neurologist feels I fit for continued Naval Service or not--basically, if he's going to recommend an MEB for me, or whether I go on LIMDU--hoping for LIMDU, as I haven't been on LIMDU at all during my career; I'd like an additional...

Absolutely! Thanks. I'm actually seeing a civilian specialist the day following my MEB, so I'll look on the VA site to find the DBQ and request he fill it out and get it back to me. For my other condition (back), I could probably get my Pain Mgmt specialist to fill it out; while he's not an...

Is this only an Army process, or DoD-wide process. I ask because I have heard nothing about a C&P exam taking place either at that point of my MEB, or soon after. And is the C&P ONLY done following an MEB's findings that you have conditions that do not meet retention standards, or will I go...

Thank you all. I have found out additional information. I am indeed headed to an MEB--confirmed with both my PCM and our civilian here who 'coordinates' these types of actions--the referral was for an MEB. To answer your other question, scoutCC, no, I have not yet been on LIMDU. In...

Thank you very much. I will review the link you provided. I also just sent an e-mail to the Navy Wounded Warrior program to attempt to enroll with them. They state on their website that they can provide legal assistance and other administrative support through the MEB/PEB process, which...

I posted a reply in another thread, but feel this is the better forum. Need some guidance, please, as I feel things are not going as they should. I'll do my best to keep it short. 1) Navy, almost 22 years active, 7 years commissioned. Stationed in somewhat remote location--being sent to Navy...

Thanks, Jason, I did get confirmation of that as well from PERS. I'm headed to the Med Board in a few weeks. Since I'm in a somewhat remote area, they have to send me to a major medical facility. My question now is, when do I get assigned a PEBLO? I have a ton of questions, but really don't...

Thank you...I hope you are right. I would hope that there would be a fair option for this, as I, as others, can't help the fact that we've sustained an injury or ailment that is deemed unfit for continued service. Trust me when I say that I'd love to finish out my 10 years commissioned, but I...

So, how does it work for an O-3E, with over 20 years in, yet only 7 years commissioned? If found unfit for duty, would I be able to retire with regular retirement? Or only for what the % comes back as? Basically, I don't want to lose what would be over $3400, if a PEB comes back with like 30%...

Well, I had my appt today with Ortho and he disagrees with my PCM, thus he will NOT be starting a MEB on me. I'll just do the sit-ups next PFA as to not "trigger" the process. I'll just have to be careful and do the minimum to pass, I guess. Not a big fan of this automatic "trigger"...me...

Well, just had my appt w/ Ortho and he certainly is not going to forward to an MEB, so I guess I just keep my head down and hope my PCM doesn't push the issue. If something comes up that triggers the MEB in the future (PHA, duty screening, etc) then fine, but by then I'll be that much closer to...