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timlab-The LORD does do amazing things, and works in mysterious ways. I wish you luck. That's AWESOME! Keep praying and He will answer my friend. Nick

You said the right thing...."chances". For instance, I just got out in August, well September, due to back injuries and so on. The PEBLO I had kept telling me that I could not "add" any injuries or illnesses to my packet being sent to the PEB. I had a hard time with that, and she would keep...

Do you have 6 months until retirement, or 6 months plus 3 and a half years (4 years) until retirement??? That would help answer your question better. Nick Lawless

So-to all who follow this site: About two weeks ago I received my results from the VA side of things. To recap-I only received 10% severance pay from the Army for my back injuries. The fortunate thing is-the Army did not (EVER) diagnose my injuries correctly and "missed" multiple ailments in my...

Chad- One thing you have to remember is the sheer fact of "how bad does it affect your job?" I mean if you're constantly being treated, and it is severe, the likelihood of you being med boarded is probable. Then, depending on how well you do your job, get along with your chain of command, etc...

Guam- let me know if this link doesn't help and I will help you out. I have been dealing with back issues ever since Basic Training and was MEBd out for it. However, the Army neglected what were obvious symptoms and MRI results. But here it is, let me know if it helps or not? I will help you out...

Hey-got your message. Feel free to email or whatever, whenever. I'm not too busy, until January when I hope to get back to going to school. I'll help you with the letter- no biggie! Just let me know.... [email protected] Nick

I hope this helps but this was a conversation posted earlier this week. This has been a topic quite a bit the past couple weeks. If you ever want to find out faster just use the Advanced Search on the toolbar, it will help a lot, especially for future reference. But here ya go (if it doesn't...

To the best of my knowledge, I have read and heard someone tell me (from the Social Security office) that you may still work, as long as the employment is not to be considered "gainful employment"; basically the individual can not be making, for example: $100K/YR. This is the same question I...

Dominic: One thing you have to remember in this decision is, you may not receive an Army lawyer who has your best interests in mind. Just like PEBLOs I am sure there are great ones, then I am sure there are some dirtbags. Jason, the individual who runs this site was an Army lawyer. Now he has...

Hey, thanks for the advanced research on a topic that can help out so many vets/soldiers alike. Hats off to you! If you need any help or assistance let me know please. I am currently laid up on the couch about 4-5 days a week because of my back, hip and leg pains. Unfortunately, the Army rated...

EXCELLENT Rockymtnmamma! You are correct, knowledge is power! If you wouldn't mind-I am done with the MEB/PEB processes but continue with the VA now, however; I would love to gain more knowledge just to assist others on this site. Would you send me the links to the sites you googled that were...

Chinook-I wish I could help out with this. I have heard a few people (on this site) rave about acupuncture. I wish I had the money to do this; or that the Army, now the VA would send me to an acupuncture specialist. The issues I deal with I am ready for anything. This is why I am considering...

Jason - you know, it would seem that the people put in charge of "assisting" (the PEBLO) us in our medical boards (MEBs/PEBs) would be more knowledgeable of things or willing to help us more. My PEBLO seriously sucked and did nothing but get me out the door as fast as she could. Even taking...

If you are put out on PDRL you will be medically retired, therefore you will be receiving retirement pay. There are a bunch of posts throughout the site on this topic. 30% or higher is the rating in which you will need to receive for TDRL or PDRL. You can become Temporarily retired or...

Then it is definitely worth waiting for. Surgery on your knee will complicate things with your knee. Especially down the road. May as well wait this one out. Seriously. This would be worth it especially if your packet is already sent out. It might be a wait, but you will more than likely get a...

Even if you do not receive anything except a 0% rating you still received a rating and it is in your medical records for life. Who knows though, you may end up with 10-20% for your knee depending on your results with the doctor. It is always worth it, considering what you have done for your...

Elise: This is very frustrating to say the least. Being held, while doing nothing, just stresses everyone involved a great deal. It would be a blessing to do such (send home). The whole process of being separated medically needs to be re-worked, in my opinion. The truth of the matter is that...

Hey-just wondering if you received my private message I sent you- I had some issues while I was trying to send the message. Let me know, please? Thanks, and if you did get it-sorry, I know you're a busy person. Just don't know if it got there. ~Nick

This is sad, but true for sure. Everyday, even though my doctors tell me I shouldn't be working, I apply for at least one job. I've been called in for one interview. I doubt I will get the job, even though the employer stressed how much he enjoyed the interview and how well I did during it.The...