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    C&P Exams still delayed 4 months later due to COVID

    I have been trying to do my C&P exams for BDD claims since March. The VA keeps telling me the exams are delayed due to COVID. I know they tell you not to rely on VA compensation at retirement but there have been months of delay. Wondering when the VA will get going again? Should I reach out...
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    Timeline Question

    I am retiring soon and have been in contact with the local Veterans Services Officer about filing a claim. I was going to file the claim right at the 180 day mark, but they tell me that because I'm moving to another state 2 and 1/2 months later after the claim starts (basically when my terminal...
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    Does AFPC review ALCs during RILOs?

    I just got an Assignment Limitation Code that limits PCS because I am applying to become an Officer. Does AFPC review current non medical ALCs during RILOs? Just making sure this isn't an issue for my upcoming RILO in October.
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    Top 3 Factors for Unfit/Fit Finding

    What would you consider are the top three factors for a fit or unfit finding. I'm curious about Air Force specifically. Is it the Commander's letter? Ability to do your job? Ability to serve with your condition? This whole process starting at the RILO is very confusing. I am told at the...
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    Run 100 Yards with a 40lb RuckSack - Where does this come from?

    I have been told that if you can run 100 yards with a 40 pound ruck sack that you are considered deploy-able or something like that. My PEBLO said that should go in my NARSUM if I can do that. I have also heard it around the Air Force over the years, but where does this come from and what good...
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    Motivation for Seperation

    I hear through the rumor mill that the Air Force is seeing more medical separations for less severe items when people are still able to do their primary jobs. This has spurred a few questions I have: 1. Have the amount of separations via MEB increased lately? 2. Is there a motivation for the...
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    Appeal Avenues

    What appeal avenues are available if someone wants to stay in the Air Force but has been found unfit and was given VA ratings, etc. Do they have a method to appeal just for staying in? I'm asking for one of my E-6's that has been in for 14.5 years. She can do her job but they still MEB'd her.
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    Can anybody help?

    I am active duty Air Force E-7 with 12 1/2 years time in service. I have minor back pain issues, with no damages that only prevent me from taking the running and walking portion of my fitness test and I pass the PT tests no problem as long as there is no walk or run. I have no failures on...
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    Lower back pain but no damage, chance for MEB?

    I'm an 12 year Active Duty Air Force E-7 and have chronic lower back pain. In the last 2 years, I have been exempted from 2 of the 4 components of the last 3 Air Force Fitness tests. This year, I was attempting to take the whole PT test but with my back pain realized I will need an exemption...
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