I'm active duty USMC, and was just recently referred to the MEB by my Mental Health Docs. I chose to do the (IDES) process, and I was wondering what I can expect to take place next and how the VA portion worked?
So far the following has happened:
- The referral was sent over to the MEB by my Docs
- I was contacted by the PEB Admin
- I filled out and turned in the Medical Board Information Worksheet the PEB Admin emailed me
- My Nurse Case Manager contacted me to get aquainted
- I gathered all my physical medical & dental records the PEB Admin asked me to drop off to her, and turned them in
Apparently the next step is to speak with the attorney, and to also start scheduling VA appointments. I was wondering, are these VA appointments I'll be going to the same type of appointments as what someone who has just gotten out would go through? Are they going to be C&P Appointments? Will I still have to try and prove service connection for my other disabilities I want to claim? Will I be able to meet with a VSO for help with what I want to claim?
I've gathered all my medical & dental records, had a disc made by the base MTF with all my medical information on it, and gone through the entire 38 CFR and highlighted things I think I'd be able to claim. Is there anything else I should do to prepare for this process? Or am I on the right track so far?
So far the following has happened:
- The referral was sent over to the MEB by my Docs
- I was contacted by the PEB Admin
- I filled out and turned in the Medical Board Information Worksheet the PEB Admin emailed me
- My Nurse Case Manager contacted me to get aquainted
- I gathered all my physical medical & dental records the PEB Admin asked me to drop off to her, and turned them in
Apparently the next step is to speak with the attorney, and to also start scheduling VA appointments. I was wondering, are these VA appointments I'll be going to the same type of appointments as what someone who has just gotten out would go through? Are they going to be C&P Appointments? Will I still have to try and prove service connection for my other disabilities I want to claim? Will I be able to meet with a VSO for help with what I want to claim?
I've gathered all my medical & dental records, had a disc made by the base MTF with all my medical information on it, and gone through the entire 38 CFR and highlighted things I think I'd be able to claim. Is there anything else I should do to prepare for this process? Or am I on the right track so far?