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    Psych DBQ help

    Just got my Mental Health DBQ posted to patient portal. I feel like I was completely screwed over as most of what I said was disregarded on the DBQ instead the examiner copied and pasted information from a psych appointment I had back in June 2024, despite going weekly for almost 3-4 years now…...
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    My Personal IDES PEB/MEB Timeline, DBQs, Predictions, and Updates! (NMC Portsmouth, US Navy)

    Hey everyone! I’m currently going through the IDES MEB/PEB process, and I thought it might be helpful to share my timeline for anyone who’s curious or wants to compare notes. I know how stressful this whole thing can be, and sometimes seeing where others are in the process can ease some of that...
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    HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHERE IM AT IDES

    Hello I started medical board 06Jun24 and had my last c&p exam 05Sep24. Sense then iv heard nothing from my peblo but last week she email me “ I wanted to let you know that I received your VA Report as of 17DEC2024. I’m now waiting for the provider for review and sign it. I will let you know...
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    Peb initial review HELP

    Hello, I am cognitively impaired and I just got my initial findings and they basically gave me like 700 pages to read in like five days and I spoke to the DOD issued lawyer and he thinks I’ll get 90 va 30 dodbut that wasn’t based on looking through all those pages. And I’m slow so I couldn’t...
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    Timeline for MEB Mayport Naval Station

    Sharing my timeline so far. Started MEB process for Degenerative Disc Disease, Severe Radiculopathy, and Low Back Pain/Sciatica (3 Separate Claims for DoD Rating) Had surgery February 2022 for L-4 to S-1 ruptured discs and severe sciatica. 8 Apr: Started MEB Process 13 May: Initial brief...
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    Marine Corps Timeline- MCAS Miramar

    Hello, I've been seeing lots of timelines being posted for various branches and locations. I decided to share mine since I'm 2/3 done with the IDES process. 12 Oct 2023- MEB Initiated 14 Nov 2023- Initial Narsum submitted 27 Nov 2023- PEBLO assigned 04 Dec 2023- VA/Legal brief 06 Dec...
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    How long do I have left and timeline

    Army MEB started 17may C&P Exams 1-25july NARSUM/ submitted to peb14oct Unfit forwarded to the VA 24OCT Va Closed TBD Da199 TBD The lasted I heard was pending ratings any one have an idea of how long I have left till I receive da199.
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    Ask me anything

    Hey guys, this forum helped me a lot during my IDES process. I know it's difficult to get answers on here because people come and go but I will be active on here for a while to help ease any stress for you guys. I am USMC enlisted, currently on terminal leave. My findings are 10%DoD and...
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    Knee Surgery Timeline

    Hello all, First Time Long Time. Curious about my timeline. April-ish 2022 - Placed on LIMDU for ACL Tear, 3rd tear same knee, requires 2 surgeries 16 May - First surgery September-ish - 2nd LIMDU period denied by PERS, case directed to go to MEDBOARD 13 October - Legal Check in 9 November -...
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    Info: DBQ results rfi

    Greetings! Combat related PTSD DBQ results from C&P exam; any thoughts? Doc only checked 2 boxes (highlighted in green). In IDES currently, Purple Heart for SC, 10 years worth of BH STRs, Personal statement included, 20 plus active duty. Thoughts on my potential rating is my question?
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    Ides help

    I have been in ides since February 2021 and my paper work is still sitting on the Peblo desk because I can’t get the commanding officer to sign off on the non-medical health assessment. Is there anything can I do about this? I am on medboard ford ptsd and mdd.
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    IDES PUHLES Profile

    Currently being medboarded for Fibromyalgia. I also got a long COVID diagnosis and a chronic fatigue diagnosis right after and everyone involved in the MEB are acting as if none of it happened or affected me. I was diagnosed much faster than being able to get treated for. My NARSUM came back and...
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    IDES - STUCK IN LIMBO DUE TO THE DANG OL' VA

    Please help me deal with the crushing anxiety of waiting on forces outside of our control. I ask that you vent all the issues and stressors you have been experiencing since your MEB process began. Let this post exist as a comforting void to yell, scream, and curse.
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    QA process

    My PEBLO told me this morning that my package is currently at the QA for adjudication. Can someone explain what that means and how long that part of the process will take?
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    My Timeline

    Sept 17th - Call from PEBLO starting MEB Oct 8th - QTC Exams complete Nov 15th - VA.gov says Preparation for Decision Nov 22nd - NARSUM signed Nov 23rd - Submitted to PEB Still waiting now. Any idea on when I'll get my unfit memo? I've called my PEBLO and there is nothing yet. I know with the...
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    IDES Experience

    Hi everyone, I wanted to share some insight into my IDES and MEB/PEB experience. Currently going through it in the US Navy out of Southern California. I have a good PEBLO who I maintain constant communications and were constantly up streaming records for my case. We were able to coordinate...
  17. Wintermyst

    My ARNG MEB/PEB Timeline So Far

    Hello all! So, I've been in this process for a little while for Bipolar 1, and I think I may be getting close to the end. Here is the total timeline so far: - Temporary Profile issued: 21DEC2017 - Perm Profile Issued: 03OCT2019 (California Guard just kept extending the temp profile) - LOD...
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    Any guidance would be appreciated

    Hello all, Like many I'm sure, an effort to find as much info as I can the Google brick road has led me here. 15+yrs service ( Army AD & Army NG) referred to the IDES/MEB process for UC. I was granted a CENTCOM waiver and deployed in Feb2020, just 50 days before re-deployment I had a minor...
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    IDES Process Timeline

    I started my MEB officially on AUG 30, 2020. At first everything was moving along somewhat smoothly. After about 3 months of waiting for the VA to schedule my appointments (calling, emailing and leaving voicemails to my PEBLO at least once a week) I luckily met a 1SG who told me to call QTC...
  20. AMNchazMEB.2020

    VA Ratings After C&P Exams Timeline?

    Hello PEB fam, Has anyone within recent months completed their VA C&P exams, and also received ratings? What was your timeline/wait time for ratings. I am curious to know what to potentially expect in terms of waiting times. If you would like to reply with your entire...
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