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So... Ended up with 100% PDRL. Chapter 61 retirement orders were clear and 20 yr letter from guard time. RSO out process went well. Then everything came from together. Upon attempting to get an updated card at DEERs, I found out I was separated in the system. Then some paperwork showed TDRL...

Helping a soldier who is PEB 70% PDRL and 80% VA. They are at a total of 19 yrs 4 months non-regular with 17 of those years as an active technician. They are an E-6 and 57 yrs old. No combat. Saw a clause in the COAR for combat/terrorism. Would a COAR be appropriate to get them to their 20 yr...

Hello, My local longtime VA PTSD Clinic/Programs is fully shutting down. Over a 2~ year process the VA changed the PTSD Clinic name to the Poly Trauma clinic while removing various programs and doctors. I lost access to my psychologist and then eventually social workers who had replaced them...

Hello, So, my VES doc was super supportive and wrote many DBQs favorably. However, several were specifically stated as no nexus. This was due to the doc only being able to see a few months of active time from 25+ yrs ago and a portion of a deployment from 15+ yrs ago. I have a mix of active...

Anyone know the form number of the commanders letter for the Army IDES MEB/PEB? Does anyone have a link to one? Thanks

Hello, Any advice (do's/don'ts) on filling out the Separation Health Assessment - Part A Self-Assessment? About to enter the MEB/PEB IDES w/ 1 LOD. On IDT status. 6 active/19.5 total yrs. I was under the impression this is for full-timers, but maybe that is the actual separation physical...

Entering IDES w/ existing VA Rating or Open VA Claim Can a service member/veteran enter the IDES process with an existing VA rating and NOT have that rating reopened/reviewed subjecting the VA rating to a possible different finding? Yes, it appears that a service member/veteran can elect to...

Hello All, Will the MEB/PEB reopen my VA rating from 2013 that was finalized in 2016 as P&T IU and subject me to C&P exams again? Until recently I was under the impression that as long as the rating was PT the findings would remain the same unless a request to add/change conditions was made by...

Hello, As always, I greatly appreciate everyones help. I did my best to research this without luck. INCAP pay is clearly not reduced by VA Comp pay as it now states that in the latest reg. However, I am unable to locate anything on SSDI and OPM Ret Disability Pay. Both SSDI and OPM Disability...

Hello and thank you all, My story is a bit long and detailed. I'll try to be short. My end question pertains to me feeling forgotten and being afraid to push for fear of being forced out without proper processing. 2009 to 2010 severed in Afghanistan, Qatar, Kuwait, and in and out of Iraq all...