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Thanks... So my wife could still use Tricare likes she does now?

I am just so tired about this whole situation and not knowing the REAL answers. You cant get a straight answer to anything. Not blaming anyone here, just venting. Thank you.

Thanks, I understand a little better now. What a system, You get SSDI and then have to pay for medical insurance, when you already had that benefit when you retired for alot less (Tricare) So I pay Medicare premiums:$110.00 per month So I pay for Tricare (for wife):$430 per year (Which I...

Thanks, I think MY confusion is when I started this whole process. Why go through a MEB/PEB (In my situtaion) IF what ever you get in disability % is higher than a LOS retirement, Since it will be deducted from future VA payments. I keep hearing you cant lose any money going through the...

I dont get it, $110.00 a month for Medicare? Becuase I am a retiree, my Tricare for my wife and I is around $450.00 per year. It would seem that $110.00 per month VS $450.00 a year is NOT a deal. Seems like I get penalized? If I dont get SSDI, then I could keep using Tricare and go to my...

That is my question exactly!!! How do you figure this out? What does it mean in dollars (reduced) Yes, it means CRDP will be reduced by the amount the disability retirement exceeds the amount of retirement based on length of service. Mike Is there a formula that does the computation...

I am thinking about applying for Socail Security Disability. I have a few questions that I need answered BEFORE? I try to apply. 1. Will I be able to keep Tricare ? 2. I hear IF you get awared a SSD claim, you get medicare part A then you have to pay for Part B. 3. How does it affect my...

Here goes: I received my rating today!! Army (AGR) 23 years active service: 57.5% Under the High 3: Approximately $4400. per month for E-7 Rating: 80% Permanent NOT combat related I am under the "old system" Total time in MEB/PEB: 1 Year 1 Month. 10 Months MEB Process, 3 Months PEB...

AGR/Army: Packet received at Walter Reed on 11 April11. So far it's been 44 Days, no word to date.

My PEBLO told me that Waler Reed (PEB) is moving (not sure what that means) and they will be shutting down for 2-4 weeks somtime in May.

Sorry, I am AGR (ARMY).

My package was received at Walter Reed on 11 April 2011. PEBLO said it is taking up to 3 months.

First of all, do you want to stay in or get out? 719.46 Left knee pain due to rpps s/p arthroscopy - Does not meet retention is the ONLY condition that will be rated by the PEB if found UN-FITTING. All the other conditions will be addressed at the VA. You did not state how many years of...

Jason, I understand what you are saying, my error, I thought they would rate them separately, anyways it might not matter. DA 3947: Ankylosing Spondylitis Lumbar Spine S/P Multiple fusions: Does not meet retention AR 40-501. The supporting documents says: Rheumatologic evaluation revealed...

Ceilingfan, What are you hoping to gain from an IMR? I don't know, maybe I don't need one, maybe the way it's written up is fine, but really how do I know. The JAG is geeting ready to depart so I am not sure how much time, if any, he really spent looking at my case. He just asked me...

Jason, thank you for your comments. So IF my ROM is less than 30 forward flexion and have a Lumbar fusion, the back spasm's wont come into play ? Also the narrative summary says: Does not meet AR 40-502. 720.0 ankylosing Spondylitis lumbar spine SP multiple fusions So will the above...

Can an Independant Medical Review change/downgrade your Narrative Summary (DA 3947)? This is where I am at: My narrative summary (to me) looks accurate. It is very detailed and list 6 conditions that do not meet AR 40-501 standards. I am Over 23 years Active Duty and cocur with an un-fit...

Thank you for your comments. I agree one needs to take control of their MEB process. I just think the whole process is un-fair. If a MEB determines you have un-fit conditions, then they should be rated. The PEB has the authority to pick and choose what mediical conditions they will rate you...

I thought I would be happy about finally getting my Narrative Summary (DA 3947). It’s been almost 10 months since I was first told about going through the MEB process. It is more confusing now than ever. Below is the list of medical conditions that do not meet AR 40-501 as stated on my DA 3947...

Yes, understood, but how do you know which code to use? All I have to go on is the DA 3947, Example: 296.22 Major Depressvie Disorder. Thank you.