I'm nearing the end of my process as all I am now waiting for is a decision from the 16th AF CC and for orders, which i've been told should be just around the corner. That said, I thought I'd post my final timeline here for others to see. I am being dual-processed for a minor, non-misconduct issue and for Bipolar Disorder II. I have 8 years time in service.
It has been a very long process that has dragged it's feet with just about every step along the way, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now finally after a 3 year long process. My contract expired in Dec 2023 and i've been extended four different times and been under 3 different commands since the start of this process. A part of me wishes i never spoke up about my mental health issues due to the lengthy process it initiated, but i'm happy its nearing the end. I'm looking forward to looking back on my 8 years of service with gratitude and appreciation for the resilience and mental fortitude it built in me.
06/01/2022 - First visit to PCM regarding MH concerns
10/12/2022 - Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type II by MH clinic
10/27/2022 - Introduced to PEBLO and MEB process
01/13/2023 - Code 37/IRILO email notification
02/23/2023 - Commander's Impact Statement (CIS) signed
05/10/2023 - NARSUM completed
06/15/2023 - IRILO package submitted to AFPC
06/28/2023 - AFPC determination for a full MEB
10/08/2023 - First VA C&P examination
11/30/2023 - Approved for medical hold (New DOS: Feb 2024 / +2 months total extension)
01/17/2024 - Final VA C&P examination
02/02/2024 - DAF 618 and IMR signed
02/09/2024 - 1st medical hold extension (New DOS: Sept 2024 / +8 months total extension)
03/28/2024 - MEB package submitted to IPEB
03/29/2024 - MEB package accepted by IPEB
04/11/2024 - Received PEB findings (DoD: 30% / VA: 0% / Severance pay)
04/30/2024 - Appealed the findings, contacted Office of Disability Counsel (ODC) for assistance
05/22/2024 - Received new PEB findings (DoD: 30% / VA: 90% / Permanent retirement)
05/28/2024 - Case has been medically adjudicated
05/28/2024 - Case forwarded to SAFPC for "dual-action processing"
06/05/2024 - Case returned to AFPC/DPFDD. GCMCA is the decision authority now.
07/29/2024 - 2nd medical hold extension (New DOS: Mar 2025 / +15 months total extension)
01/14/2025 - CC randomly issues discharge recommendation on fraudulent enlistment. Board entitled. Contacted ADC.
02/07/2025 - CC withdraws discharge recommendation and even apologizes to me
02/27/2025 - 3rd medical hold extension (New DOS: Sept 2025 / +21 months total extension)
02/28/2025 - Awaiting final decision from 16th AF CC and for orders (FINALLY!!)
It has been a very long process that has dragged it's feet with just about every step along the way, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now finally after a 3 year long process. My contract expired in Dec 2023 and i've been extended four different times and been under 3 different commands since the start of this process. A part of me wishes i never spoke up about my mental health issues due to the lengthy process it initiated, but i'm happy its nearing the end. I'm looking forward to looking back on my 8 years of service with gratitude and appreciation for the resilience and mental fortitude it built in me.
06/01/2022 - First visit to PCM regarding MH concerns
10/12/2022 - Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type II by MH clinic
10/27/2022 - Introduced to PEBLO and MEB process
01/13/2023 - Code 37/IRILO email notification
02/23/2023 - Commander's Impact Statement (CIS) signed
05/10/2023 - NARSUM completed
06/15/2023 - IRILO package submitted to AFPC
06/28/2023 - AFPC determination for a full MEB
10/08/2023 - First VA C&P examination
11/30/2023 - Approved for medical hold (New DOS: Feb 2024 / +2 months total extension)
01/17/2024 - Final VA C&P examination
02/02/2024 - DAF 618 and IMR signed
02/09/2024 - 1st medical hold extension (New DOS: Sept 2024 / +8 months total extension)
03/28/2024 - MEB package submitted to IPEB
03/29/2024 - MEB package accepted by IPEB
04/11/2024 - Received PEB findings (DoD: 30% / VA: 0% / Severance pay)
04/30/2024 - Appealed the findings, contacted Office of Disability Counsel (ODC) for assistance
05/22/2024 - Received new PEB findings (DoD: 30% / VA: 90% / Permanent retirement)
05/28/2024 - Case has been medically adjudicated
05/28/2024 - Case forwarded to SAFPC for "dual-action processing"
06/05/2024 - Case returned to AFPC/DPFDD. GCMCA is the decision authority now.
07/29/2024 - 2nd medical hold extension (New DOS: Mar 2025 / +15 months total extension)
01/14/2025 - CC randomly issues discharge recommendation on fraudulent enlistment. Board entitled. Contacted ADC.
02/07/2025 - CC withdraws discharge recommendation and even apologizes to me
02/27/2025 - 3rd medical hold extension (New DOS: Sept 2025 / +21 months total extension)
02/28/2025 - Awaiting final decision from 16th AF CC and for orders (FINALLY!!)