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    Got my ratings back today!

    Yes it is quick as hell. I'm grateful for the chance to go through it there. A buddy of mine (in the same company) squeaked out with 100/100 in just over a week longer than me. I'm pulling for you bud.
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    Got my ratings back today!

    Received final compensation packet today (August 6th) effective August 1st. I was extremely fortunate that my case went so smoothly. Hit the button for a fully developed claim on July 18th when I officially hit retirement and checked in once a week for progress. 1st paycheck should hit Sept 1st...
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    How long for VA rating to complete

    Mine did exactly what yours did last Thursday. Had ratings by Monday and it still says gathering evidence. That website is frustrating. If you're at Hood then you're in luck. They seem to process at an incredible speed. I started beginning of February. Terminal leave starts mid June.
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    Got my ratings back today!

    DOD 60% and VA 60% PDRL! I knew a couple of the other claims weren't going to stick but I'm happy with this. Next week starts the 90 day clock and I'm ready for the mayhem that may come. Thank you guys so much for being such an excellent resource. You've made this a (mostly) painless process...
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    I'm an Idiot

    Guess which idiot forgot to include a mailing address on his Ebenefits account? Yep, this guy! Have to drive an hour to pick up notification letter but I deserve it.
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    Great C&P Exam

    It was through Ft Hood. There were a few discrepancies in my NARSUM but for the most part everything else was spot on.
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    Possible New Condition

    I didn't even know about the MSC exit interview. I've got a few issues with no formal diagnoses such as hypertension (though it was noted in CP) pain from epididymectomy, and uribr incontinence that doesn't require daily use of absorbent materials. I'll be sure to mention these issues in the...
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    Got NARSUM Back. Haven't signed yet. F/U

    The issues with my back and radiculopathy are pretty cut and dry. However I've got some questions about the others. 1. Mental Health CP States occasional decrease in social and work. I skip a lot of work when depressed or try to isolate myself. The depression can last for 2-3 weeks before i...
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    Got NARSUM Back. Haven't signed yet. F/U

    Could you guys take a look at my these sections from my NARSUM and see if anything stands out? I'm supposed to sign this thing tomorrow and I want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row. 4. DA 3947 BLOCK 13A DIAGNOSES 1) Lumbar DDD with herniation does not meet retention standards IAW AR...
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    Got NARSUM Back. Haven't signed yet.

    Hey gang. Got my NARSUM Back this week. It's all Greek to me and can't make heads or tails of it. Is there any section that I should post so that I can get some help making sense of it?
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    New here and i Need Help

    Who told you that you would get an ADSEP? I know at least in the Army that is not beneficial to the soldier at all. Kinda like a "TYFYS now go home". Speak to your primary care manager and voice your concerns. If he/she blows you off then switch PCM if you can. An MEB would be the best course of...
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    New here and i Need Help

    Negative as in no reason found for pain or negative as in your body's busted? Figured I'd ask to give everyone else a headstart in answering.
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    Great C&P Exam

    Holy crap that was an excellent exam. My PA went over my entire medical history for every claimed condition. She was pretty thorough and slow walked me through everything. Cordial and polite too. Pretty much every condition I had was covered including extra questioning for the two likely...
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    Possible New Condition

    Hey all. I just got a call today from internal medicine stating that I'd been referred to them by urology. I had an epididymectomy a while back and though the pain is mostly gone they were never able to figure out what caused the pain or the granulomas. Should I mention this to my PEBLO/MSC or...
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    MEB, DOD unfit conditions?

    I hope mine progresses as quickly as yours. I was Projected for 6 months total but you know... Army.
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    MEB submitted to IPEB what now?

    Look at the Case Timelines subforum and reada few posts. Barring any appeals your case should follow most others'.
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    Which ROM do they use to determing ratings?

    Just a note. My condition varies from day to day. Some days its bad and others its horrible. I was told in no uncertain terms to only shoot for ROM on my worst day. Even if I'm doped up on pain meds and muscle relaxers. Makes since to meet given that the worst ROM is what limits me from doing my...
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    Think I'm starting this week.

    One more update. Looks like I'm going through the process at a pretty quick speed. Luckily I'm on rear detachment right now so getting paperwork and to appointments is pretty easy.
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    Think I'm starting this week.

    Just an update if anyone's interested. I've officially started the process. Timeline is below. I know this process can take an extremely long time and I'll probably be bugging you guys in the future with a ton of questions.
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    Think I'm starting this week.

    Not on medboard yet. My current temp profile says "Will start medboard" under the expected recovery date. I've got just over two years in service. I know that's extremely short but my body is breaking down at a pretty quick rate. I wasn't a thick body who never exercised either. Just bad genes I...
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