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This is just going based on memory from when I did the MEB Briefing, so feel free to correct any errors. If you chose LDES, then it is only for your referred condition. You can add more conditions... once you are out of service. While you are in service, the LDES is only going to apply to what...

If you are being medically retired, then you should get 30 days + whatever terminal leave you have. If you aren't being medically retired, then it should be 20 days + your terminal leave. *This is what I have been told from my post and PEBLO. Is it correct? I think so since most people have...

During your MEB Brief, they should have made it abundantly clear that you don't want to do anything to jeopardize the MEB (DUI, Fail UA, beating your spouse, etc...). You are very early in the MEB process since you haven't done your medical appointments yet. If you Chain of Command hates you...

If your case is showing closed, then everything is done! You just need to go over the findings and ratings with your attorney and sign, and then you will be able to start clearing a few days after you sign. You are good to go! *They might have to set an appointment with your attorney to go...

First things first, I would call the VA again and try to get the representative to send you the unfit letter and proposed rating. *Note: people have varying levels of success with them e-mailing items. Really depends on the representative. Also, can you see it on VA.gov? Once you have those...

You can call the VA once a week and check on the status. To be honest, I think March 1st is out of the realm of possibility - even with an expedited memo. When you sign the NARSUM, you are at the halfway point (in theory). So, your MEB Brief was Nov. 14th, and you signed NARSUM Jan 20th so two...

I called the VA today as well, and was told I am in the "Decision Phase" too. I am AD Army, overseas, and signed my NARSUM in mid-January for reference.

4-12 weeks is what I have been hearing and seeing from those that have posted their timelines.

So, have you signed your NARSUM? It sounds like you received one, and disagreed with it and had more testing done. Is that correct? Have you called the VA? Obviously your PEBLO is supposed to be the conduit between you and the VA, but you should still call them directly to trust but verify. For...

Much appreciated bro! I will keep hanging in there. I also have a good PEBLO, and I am sure she will update me once she hears something. Since you and I are on the same time, I will send you a message whenever I get my unfit for duty memo back. I will send you a PM on Reddit. We can stay...

I really appreciate all of this. The med board process is a lot to learn. If you signed yours on 01/14/25, then you and I are basically identical. Since signing, it has been radio silent, which I expected from my PEBLO. I just didn't get much guidance of what to expect after and then started...

I apologize, I should have clarified, I am active duty Army.

They found me unfit, according to the NARSUM, which I agreed with. Are you saying someone else has to find me unfit as well? If so, that doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

Thanks for the great information. I need to wait for my ratings which should be coming back this month. Fingers crossed.

Please make sure the documentation is actually being shared with your on post provider. What I mean by that is when you see someone off post, they should be putting in their notes/professional opinions, and that is SUPPOSED to be shared with the military health system (I forget the name). Does...

Thanks so much! Will be doing further research now. All of this is new to me. I am still awaiting my ratings to come back, so I am just trying to figure out how to pick up the pieces on the civilian side once I get out.

I have been trying to read up on it as much as possible, and from what I can tell it seems like you need your DD-214 (at least for the state of Arizona). But, I do think you are correct. You get your DD-214, and then go on terminal leave (usually 30-60 days), during this period is when you would...

Hi everyone, I am being med-boarded, and just waiting on ratings at this point. I am expecting somewhere between 70-100%. Are you allowed to file for state disability income in addition to the VA disability? If so, is there anything specific to know or that you wish you knew? State: Arizona...

If you are med-boarding it is extremely unlikely your CoC will also give you a chance to do SkillBridge. It is what it is. You should take the med-board, in my opinion, because you will have someone dedicated to walking you through claims, everything will be service connected most likely, and...

Understood. That makes sense. I appreciate the clarification. Thank you!