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Have they done your NARSUM yet? You could potentially have it added through an addendum or IMR - you could also check with the VA MSC about sending the updated notes to whoever did the C&P to see if they will amend the report to add it. Best of luck...Bob

How can they call it a Superbowl when the BEARS aren't playing? Darling daughter #1's first word was Ditka. But in this game, I'll take Manning and the Broncos

If you want to have your retirement/separation changed, then you need to go to the PDBR. There are numerous legal issues involved to which I cannot speak intelligently, but others here can. There are also time limits on some actions, but i don't know how they apply to your case. The primary...

I guess I was an anomaly. I did not request a formal board, only a VA Recon - it was obvious they missed a diagnosis and the attorney connected all the dots and numbered the squares so all they had to do was color inside the lines - it took 4 days, when I was told to plan on 4 months. My one...

I just got my orders 3 weeks after signing the 199, but I had signed it over block leave. I got my orders Tuesday and they did my leave form, with 10 days to clear, 20 days PTDY and a final out of 43 April. I leave post 5 February. It should go very quickly for you after signing. Bob

+1 on the headache log - quite important. Also on the BH. In addition, there are some behavioral treatment for migraines - no cure-all, but some techniques to help with the pain. Having a discussion with work about documenting any accommodations or problems you have had with attendance or...

In general, a MEB is more beneficial, and can be substantially beneficial, depending on the circumstances. How many years do you have? Count on another 6-12 months for a MEB to be completed. A little more information about your profile/conditions might help too. Best of luck...Bob

Speechless. What are your options now? Bob

rips: Anything new about the trip to National Jewish? Bob

The good guys always win in the end. Bob

Hi all: Thank you so much for all the support over the past year. I just wanted to post a note of encouragement that sometimes it all works out. Initial ratings were 60%/90% but they didn't rate the most severe condition. Filed recon through MEB attorney December 9, and it was completed 4...

Well said. And Merry Christmas and Thank you to you Joe - as well as Jason, Mike, and everyone. Bob

Sorry I don't know, but I thought you deserved a bump. Bob

I think the others offer the same advice I will echo - its better to use your options now rather than hope for a better outcome later. A good attorney can basically do all the work for you now. My attorney did a great job of connecting all the dots for the VA - in my mind they either have to...

Class I place - they have a Center for Deployment Lung Diseases - everything I've read says they are one of the best. Glad they are sending you there. Bob

SUBJECTIVE - not objective. Brain freeze. Bob

Do you mean from a private doctor or consultant, or a specialist that is treating you? The opinion is less valuable than the evidence and reasoning presented leading to the opinion. Best of luck...Bob

PTSD is not automatically unfitting. In fact, there are many in the military who continue to serve and even deploy, with the diagnosis of PTSD. The determination of severity is somewhat objective, and focuses mainly on how you get along with others and whether or not you can do key elements of...

Thanks Warrior: I've been in this process longer than a minute, so I know better than to have any expectations, much less realistic ones :). What irks me is they missed one of the unfit diagnoses - just didn't address it at all. The PEB had sent over both diagnoses on the same line - but...

Thanks for the info. Bob