Jason Perry
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5 years ago, while I was getting ready to leave active duty as an Army JAG, I created this site.
I am so very happy to have been part of helping all who have needed assistance facing the military Disability Evaluation System. While the site offers information, references, and discussions, I really believe that a key part of the community is the sharing and help offered to each other. It is the members here that really set us apart from simply being a site with references. Thanks to everyone who has contributed and helped others!
This is a good time to lay out where we are and where I think we are going.
First, I am happy to say that we have more than 17,000 registered members here! Not everyone posts, but by the same measure, not everyone registers as a member. I suspect we have probably many times that number in people who visit and read, but have not joined. Whatever the numbers, I think it is clear that we have helped countless folks here. That is a great accomplishment.
In the past few months, we have moved to a new software platform. While I am happier with our current software than our previous software, I think we are still "transitioning." I am not happy with the lack of a downloads or resources link and I would like to get back some of the Albums/Photo Gallery functionality we had before. Software addons are being developed by the good folks at XenForo (the software we use to run the site), and over the next few months, you will see improvements. Already, I am very happy with both the improved Search functions and the notifications that allow people to follow threads or people that interest them.
As far as our longetivity, I have written before that I will maintain this site for as long as there is a need (i.e., I see problems with the system or people are not getting the information they are entitled to have when making important decisions about their health and military career). After 2008, I was unsure if the improvements made as a result of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act would make us obsolete. If only that were true. It seems like many of the same issues exist now, even with the Integrated Disability Evaluation System in place. So, I suspect we will be here for years or decades to come. In the future, I intend on posting some more substantive posts on IDES specific issues and working to improve the site further. I hope all those who need the help or can offer help to others will stick with us for the ride.
Thanks for a great first 5 years!
I am so very happy to have been part of helping all who have needed assistance facing the military Disability Evaluation System. While the site offers information, references, and discussions, I really believe that a key part of the community is the sharing and help offered to each other. It is the members here that really set us apart from simply being a site with references. Thanks to everyone who has contributed and helped others!
This is a good time to lay out where we are and where I think we are going.
First, I am happy to say that we have more than 17,000 registered members here! Not everyone posts, but by the same measure, not everyone registers as a member. I suspect we have probably many times that number in people who visit and read, but have not joined. Whatever the numbers, I think it is clear that we have helped countless folks here. That is a great accomplishment.
In the past few months, we have moved to a new software platform. While I am happier with our current software than our previous software, I think we are still "transitioning." I am not happy with the lack of a downloads or resources link and I would like to get back some of the Albums/Photo Gallery functionality we had before. Software addons are being developed by the good folks at XenForo (the software we use to run the site), and over the next few months, you will see improvements. Already, I am very happy with both the improved Search functions and the notifications that allow people to follow threads or people that interest them.
As far as our longetivity, I have written before that I will maintain this site for as long as there is a need (i.e., I see problems with the system or people are not getting the information they are entitled to have when making important decisions about their health and military career). After 2008, I was unsure if the improvements made as a result of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act would make us obsolete. If only that were true. It seems like many of the same issues exist now, even with the Integrated Disability Evaluation System in place. So, I suspect we will be here for years or decades to come. In the future, I intend on posting some more substantive posts on IDES specific issues and working to improve the site further. I hope all those who need the help or can offer help to others will stick with us for the ride.
Thanks for a great first 5 years!