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    Medical board outcome

    My board has just started and I am looking for anyone that may have been separated from the USMC with knee root meniscus repair, acl replacement, lower back (L4,L5,S1) degenerative disc, sciatica, stenosis, and other issues common with those. I had to have three surgeries on my knee over two...
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    potential outcome for knee and back

    Hello, My board has just started and I am looking for anyone that may have been separated from the USMC with knee root meniscus repair, acl replacement, lower back (L4,L5,S1) degenerative disc, sciatica, stenosis, and other issues common with those. I had to have three surgeries on my knee over...
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    IDES process moving- rating help with referring conditions

    Hello all, I am glad to post an update that I finally heard from my PEBLO. Within a month I was able to file my VA claim. I think this is normal for the timeline though. However i'm a little worried about my referring condition for DOD. I do want to aim for the 30% because i still need to get...
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    Another Fort Campbell Timeline..

    Hey everyone! I am barely starting this entire process at Fort Campbell, so I decided to post my timeline to help others later on and to get help along the way.. Timeline: Referral by PCM - 10 June 2019 IDES calls to make Initial MEB Appointment - 12 June 2019 IDES Initial MEB Appointment - 19...
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    Lower back pain

    Not sure if I am posting this in the right thread as I am fairly new to this site. Looking for some advice/knowledge so thank you in advanced. About a month ago I injured myself while preparing for a powerlifting meet (deadlifting). Thought it was just sore but after a few days of constant pain...
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    Ft. Riley - IMR denied, MEB & PEB system down??

    To Whom it May Concern, I am currently E-5 active duty army and going through the MEB process at Ft. Riley. My packet has been submitted to the PEB and I am currently waiting on ratings (week 2) and being told that there is a new system in play, a back up and things on hold for up to 5 to 8...
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    Bilateral IT band surgery, Arthritis, Hip Pain. Help!

    Okay, so this is my first post but I am currently in the MEB/IDES program. I have already had my C&P exams and my entire MEB package is up at AFPC/VA. I have had bilateral IT band syndrome for 4 1/2 years as well as surgery on each leg which failed. I limp everywhere and I have constant, chronic...
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