Hello, I was found unfit with 19 yrs and 3 months of full active service. I'm Navy I had an approved retirement date before I stated to get sick and the MEB was stated, my package is now with the VA. My Peblo told me that process should take 6-8 weeks. Being that I was found unfit I'm just unsure if I should go the FPEB route or the PLD route, the lawyer said either way I should be good to make it to my 20 which is 10-1-17. Just looking for some insight from y'all. Thanks in advance.
Found Unfit Need Advice!!
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I would delay, delay, delay. File a VARR, as for a IME, FPEB, time to consult with an attorney.....
Thank you, I did he was the one that said I have two routes that I can go. Just trying to figure out which one would buy me more time.
My terminal leave starts in July, so I need to just make it until then.
I'd ask for continuation.
What stage are you at now?
Demand an FPEB and Ask to be retained until July. An FPEB will buy you probably at least a month. Submit a VARR, this will buy you several weeks to a month, sometimes longer depending on your regional office. Every time your peblo gives you something to sign and you have ten days, take the full ten days.
Demand an FPEB and Ask to be retained until July. An FPEB will buy you probably at least a month. Submit a VARR, this will buy you several weeks to a month, sometimes longer depending on your regional office. Every time your peblo gives you something to sign and you have ten days, take the full ten days.
If you have a approved retirement date, prior to being referred to the MEB, then you fall under the "presumption of fitness" rule and would not be eligible for a MEB. Once you have the approved retirement you are considered to have served a complete career, therefore the military has nothing to compensate you for.
You are still eligible for VA C&P benefits and may be put through the IDES process for the purpose of ratings.
This falls under DoD instruction 1332.18, section 5.
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/133218p.pdf
You are still eligible for VA C&P benefits and may be put through the IDES process for the purpose of ratings.
This falls under DoD instruction 1332.18, section 5.
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/133218p.pdf
My package is with the VA for ratings.
Thank you for your reply.
So submit a VARR even though I know my percentage for my disease is already going to be maxed out. Just asking because I don't want them to reject it and try to lower me.
That's what I thought also. I was surprised that they found me unfit., with an approved retirement date.
But I'm wondering is it because my mobility has gotten worse and I require a mobility device.
Thank you for the link.
Submit a VARR if you need the extra time to make it to 20.
Making it to 20 is a huge financial windfall for life. Had I made it to 20 I would be collecting an extra 1500 per month for the rest of my life.
I have never heard of a rating decrease due to a VARR. I suppose it could happen but only if they made an error on your first rating or if there was evidence that your condition improved. If neither of those reasons are likely in your case then I would say don't worry about it.
There is one last appeal I forgot about and that is the final one and that is the Physical Disability Agency appeal. Those can take 1-2 months.
Hope you make it to 20!!!
There is one last appeal I forgot about and that is the final one and that is the Physical Disability Agency appeal. Those can take 1-2 months.
Hope you make it to 20!!!
Thank you, oh no I'm not improving. I pray I make it to 20.
One more question, about SSDI should I apply now or wait until I'm done.
Thank you, about to do that now on the website. Many blessings to you for all your guidance.