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Thanks so much for the response. In hindsight, I should have pushed for a direct conversation with her so she could better understand how my condition affects me. Instead I wrote my perspective, very respectfully, in the airmen’s comments section which disagreed with her recommendation. AFPC...

03/21/2023 - PEB findings sent from PEBLO. Proposed ratings 100% DoD/100% VA PDRL. Very grateful for this outcome. Thanks to everyone that provided input to help me navigate this process.

03/17/2023- claim closed on VA.gov. Hoping to hear something this week

03/09/2023 - Appointment with VERA rep informed me that my claim is ready for decision. She said she would ask her supervisor if they can go ahead and make a decision on it soon. Anyone have an idea if this means this process is coming to an end soon? This wait is tough

Timeline Update: 4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while 05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB 07/28/2022- PCM initiated...

I have not received any ratings at all yet unfortunately. The waiting game is tough but I will update when I get my ratings. And yes I am on Remicade for the long haul.

Updated timeline: 4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while 05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB 07/28/2022- PCM initiated...

*Updated timeline* 4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while 05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB 07/28/2022- PCM...

I have been very fortunate bc my unit was 100% teleworking since Covid started. We just recently “returned to office” but requirement is only 2 days a week in office. My PCM added “member may telework at commanders discretion” to my profile so I’m actually only going in the office one day a week...

I didn’t know that… I probably should have looked into it but still good to know- thanks. My commanders exec did ask me a few questions about it to relay to her but I don’t think that was sufficient given her write up. I ended up writing a paragraph to respectfully disagree with some of the info...

Hello! Dang, so sorry to hear that. If you just got diagnosed I would think they will try other medications before jumping to biologics. Mesalamine was effective for me at first but I am allergic unfortunately. I’m not sure how medications would affect retention.. I don’t think it matters in the...

*Updated timeline* 4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while 05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB 07/28/2022- PCM...

Yeah I think it's pretty rare to be retained with UC long-term. If med board route is what you are hoping for stay on top of your appointments during these next 3 months and keep being seen to get everything properly documented. If you are still having joint issues you definitely want to get a...

Howdy! I would say nice.... but as you know UC is the worst. But it's cool that our cases and conditions are similar haha. I was on leave last week and my PEBLO said it would be best to wait until I returned to submit my case to the VA since I have to be present for appointments. So it's been at...

That’s great to know. I just assumed it would carry a lot of weight. There was so much inaccurate information on mine and also seemed like my condition was downplayed

Thanks so much for your input @Kenbob22. I thought the wait just to find out whether I’d be returned to duty or not was grueling… can’t imagine how tough this next year will be waiting for each stage. I’m sure coming up on the holidays movement will be extra slow for my case too. Glad you are...

Thanks so much @Provis. That's what it seemed like from what I've read so far- that's reassuring as I'm trying to plan what my future will look like if I'm being separated.

Re-posting because I realized my timeline format was hard to read... Posting in case anyone is around the same dates and wants to track along. I will update as my case moves along. 4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First...

Posting in case anyone is around the same dates and wants to track along. I will update as my case moves along. Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC)- April 2020. First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a...

I received my CIS today and the recommendation is to retain me, and I don’t agree with this recommendation. My referred condition is ulcerative colitis, and associated inflammatory arthritis. The UC is pretty well controlled and doesn’t affect me too much most of the time. But the arthritis has...