Long time lurker, new poster.
I have been reading all sorts of posts trying to find out about the process with the ABCMR, and I am confused as to what is next. I applied a year ago to the ABCMR with the help of a lawyer. I know that It will be a while longer before I hear anything else besides the email stating the ABCMR has received and docketed my case. I know this is a hurry up and wait thing, I played that game with the Army and the VA, so I feel I am well suited to handle this. I looking for process steps.
What I am really wanting to know are the stages, for instance once they "pick it up" to be worked what happens? Does the ABCMR advise your council, or you on what is happening, or do they just leave you in the dark until decision time like the VA? I am just curious how the process goes. During the time I applied to the VA, I was able to learn and understand the process so that I could be better prepared. VA was horrible at communicating anything (and still are) until the process was over at each stage. I was able to use eBenefits and VA.gov to kind of know what was happening, but I mainly had to read blogs and posts to get a better picture of what was happening inside the machine. Unfortunately, there really aren't many sources to understand the "what's next" at the ABCMR.
The PEB Forum is an outstanding way to share your experience! You never know how it has helped someone to better understand the process, such as myself.
I have been reading all sorts of posts trying to find out about the process with the ABCMR, and I am confused as to what is next. I applied a year ago to the ABCMR with the help of a lawyer. I know that It will be a while longer before I hear anything else besides the email stating the ABCMR has received and docketed my case. I know this is a hurry up and wait thing, I played that game with the Army and the VA, so I feel I am well suited to handle this. I looking for process steps.
What I am really wanting to know are the stages, for instance once they "pick it up" to be worked what happens? Does the ABCMR advise your council, or you on what is happening, or do they just leave you in the dark until decision time like the VA? I am just curious how the process goes. During the time I applied to the VA, I was able to learn and understand the process so that I could be better prepared. VA was horrible at communicating anything (and still are) until the process was over at each stage. I was able to use eBenefits and VA.gov to kind of know what was happening, but I mainly had to read blogs and posts to get a better picture of what was happening inside the machine. Unfortunately, there really aren't many sources to understand the "what's next" at the ABCMR.
The PEB Forum is an outstanding way to share your experience! You never know how it has helped someone to better understand the process, such as myself.