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This is more for moderators, but anyone who has a clear understanding, please chime in. I am a graduate of the IDES process. Now I am a civilian, but working for the Army in an MTF. Our psych providers will frequently see SM's and make the determination that they are not able to meet...

Hi all: Just a quick reminder - as of June, the new profile system for the Army does not have PULHES ratings for temporary profiles - the only time your PULHES changes is with a permanent profile. Temporary profiles are still give - they are just in narrative form on the system, and more...

Tried to wean myself off, it was a No-Go. Sad part is, had to tell the wife she was right. Anyway - all you respiratory folks out there, keep fighting. If I can assist, would be glad to. Bob

Hi all: E benefits shows claim has closed, and from what I have been able to see online, it looks like it all matches the DA-199, so no surprises! I will just wait for the BBE to make sure. It took right at 4 months two weeks to get my ratings finalized after retirement. Now I have to find a...

Looking to use VA loan for first time - any recommendations on companies to use? Thanks...Bob

Jason posted this when it came out, but I am placing it here and highly recommendeing that everybody look at it - it covers a lot of issues, and hopefully will do some good. The burn pit registry the VA was forced to develop is now up and running. Please consider registering if you were...

I confirmed they have my dd214, although ebennies of course says they don't. Retired 4 April 2014 - is it still taking 5 months or so to get final ratings? Thanks...Bob

Anyone notice how all of a sudden its hard to find news stories on how DOD and VA are trying to fix the claims backlog problem? I guess its been fixed :confused: Bob

Its been a long time - since December 5, 2011, and only weekends for the past year, but tomorrow I am shaking the WTU dust (snow) off my boots and heading home for good. Final day or transition is 3 April 2014. Here's a big Thank You to everyone on this board and all our brothers and sisters...

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...

Hi all: I filed my VARR today. The new tracker says the current Army average is 17 days. Given that my original ratings took almost 9 months and looked like they were written in an hour, is it really possible that the reconsideration can be done in a month or so? I haven't seen much...

I just got my ratings back, and they are problematic. I have tried to figure this out on my own, but I am turning to better minds then mine:) . I am asking for the one-time VA reconsideration on my unfit conditions. If this come back changed, does the PEB also use it then to change my...

Does the IPEB ever change what is fitting or unfitting after receiving VA ratings back? Just wondering. Also, 34 days since the VA sent my ratings back to the PEB, no 199. Thanks..Bob

I was treated to a great week of fishing and rest (sort of) by this organization down near Tallahassee FL last week. It was fantastic. They had two of us WW fromm Missouri, and five from Fort Benning, and it was an incredible week. We limited out on Grouper, hit redfish and spotted trout, and...

How often does this happen, and under what circumstances? Can it be positive? Thanks...Bob

I'm preparing for a possible big fight. I have an asthma diagnosis, and an unknown diagnosis, possible pulmonitis or chronic bronchitis. The PEB found me unfit for 2 conditions: Asthma and Shortness of breath requiring oxygen I use the O2 daily for any exertion. I desaturate very quickly when I...

Hi all - a question mixed in with a lot of grumpiness. I have a DOD position I had before deployment. It has been held for me going on 2 (1 year deployment, 1 year in WTU) years. Because of sequestration and budget cuts, my boss (who has my back) called to give me a heads up that the bean...

Hi all. Thank you for all the previous information. The PEB found me unfit for respiratory issues, and I am waiting for VA ratings. Still active duty, just diagnosed with colon cancer (polyp). They think they got all of it, but we are talking probabilities. Should I try to get this added now...

Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs VA to Expedite Claims Decisions for Veterans Who Have Waited a Year or More April 19, 2013 Printable Version Need Viewer Software? WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today it is implementing an initiative to expedite...

Hi all. Is it normal for E-Benefits to show a new claim after referral by the PEB? My initial MEB claim is on there dated 3 Dec 2012, but now that the PEB has found me unfit it shows a second claim dated 12 April 2013. I would hate to think they are working both, as they are the same claim...