How long until I am found Fit/Unfit?
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Mine is supposed to be sent to PEB this week so I am planning on a decision in OCT based on what everyone's timeline on here.
I found out last week. Talked to my PEBLO's supervisor and he told me i was found unfit July 1. Same day they recieved the case. Narsum was signed June 28. I'd be making some calls.
I think what most people generally go by in determining fit/unfit is to look on ebenefits. Any kind of activity on there esp with your case is a good indication of an unfit finding. Sometimes you have to repeatedly call the PEBLO to find out about the fit finding and from my understanding, it is a manual process for the PEBLO as they have to go into the system and check. If you don't ask, they may not go in there and check. That's what I got from my PEBLO.
Also, the Army has the IDES dashboard that's pretty decent and lets you know the stage you are in except that it is only updated once a week, but better than waiting endlessly for the PEBLO. For me personally, I relied on the ebenefits site and knew I was unfit before my PEBLO told me. My case also, as some here, went to PEB on the 28th of June. The timeline says 15days for the PEB so after 17 days I called the reps on ebenefits and they told me I had a case that was just submitted by the PEB so I knew I was unfit and days later my PEBLO confirmed same. Use whatever works for you to deal with the stress that comes with just waiting endlessly. Its a long and stressful process guys, just hang in there!
Also, the Army has the IDES dashboard that's pretty decent and lets you know the stage you are in except that it is only updated once a week, but better than waiting endlessly for the PEBLO. For me personally, I relied on the ebenefits site and knew I was unfit before my PEBLO told me. My case also, as some here, went to PEB on the 28th of June. The timeline says 15days for the PEB so after 17 days I called the reps on ebenefits and they told me I had a case that was just submitted by the PEB so I knew I was unfit and days later my PEBLO confirmed same. Use whatever works for you to deal with the stress that comes with just waiting endlessly. Its a long and stressful process guys, just hang in there!
Its not all that its chalked up to be. My dashboard was down for about 3-4 weeks, and it still says I'm in the MEB portion. My Benefits has said the same thing since i started C&P's so its also not always a good indicator. A lot of the times the PEBLO can't see EVERYTHING but my PEBLO's team lead was able to.
I'm sorry to hear about everyone's troubles. I was in the IDES process for a little over a year and I HATED every minute of it. I LOATHED an uncaring system that trampled on my 17.5 year career and threw me away like I was a peice of garbage. I was taking 2 psych meds and 3 sleep meds and washing it all down with a half a fifth of whiskey every night. I could not put into words my sheer and utter frustration.
And then after all of that fighting and me digging in my heels and always being the pessimist, I had a good outcome. None of it was easy! I had to fight my Peblo, PEB, narsum writer, JAG attorney, VA CP examiner and my chain of command gave me a real shitty final officer evaluation... Despite the previous ten being stellar!!!
I say all that to say this: be strong, be resilient, don't give up, fight like hell.... Look at those on this board who are out and fighting via thier branch of service BCMR and federal court and begging for scraps from the VA table... Don't let that be you! You have more ways to fight and appeal while on active duty than you'll ever have after.
And then after all of that fighting and me digging in my heels and always being the pessimist, I had a good outcome. None of it was easy! I had to fight my Peblo, PEB, narsum writer, JAG attorney, VA CP examiner and my chain of command gave me a real shitty final officer evaluation... Despite the previous ten being stellar!!!
I say all that to say this: be strong, be resilient, don't give up, fight like hell.... Look at those on this board who are out and fighting via thier branch of service BCMR and federal court and begging for scraps from the VA table... Don't let that be you! You have more ways to fight and appeal while on active duty than you'll ever have after.
The PEB accepted by package the same date as yours was sent. I'm still waiting to hear back as well... Let me know if you hear anything back! I imagine our timelines will be similar. What are you being processed for if you don't mind asking... I've been diagnosed with major depression, recurring.
My package was sent to the IPEB board a day before yours and we have the exact same Pending Decision Approval date.
My anxiety has been outta control waiting for my fit/unfit decision and ratings. Hope we get our results soon.
Yes! I hope so! I've been checking eBenefits everyday waiting for something to change because from what I gathered there would be activity on there before your PEBLO would contact you if it comes back UNFIT... which is what I'm praying for... trying to stay busy keeping my mind off of it... let me know if you hear anything as well!!My package was sent to the IPEB board a day before yours and we have the exact same Pending Decision Approval date.
PTSD and major depression
My ebenefits has displayed documents overdue since the beginning... should this be something to worry about? the completion dates change sometimes but they get further and further away. I wish I could call someone myself and not have to rely on my PEBLO
Did you ask your PEBLO if it was a good chance you'd be found UNFIT or not?
Unfortunately at this stage, there really isn't really anyone to call.. I was also very frustrated with that part of the process. You are at the mercy of your PEBLO. I am also currently waiting to hear back from PEB after VA completed ratings. Contacted PEBLO and she said she'd let me know once she receives confirmation.... so the wait continues....
Your ebenefits saying documents overdue shouldn't be something to worry about. Mine said the same as well for the longest time and once VA received my case from IPEB, it changed once they started working on my case. I wouldn't worry about that.
Your ebenefits saying documents overdue shouldn't be something to worry about. Mine said the same as well for the longest time and once VA received my case from IPEB, it changed once they started working on my case. I wouldn't worry about that.
Well my doc seems to think its very likely I will be found unfit because of all of my treatment history. but she also said she has been surprised before by cases she thought were definitely unfit and they come back fit. I had fought the start of any medical board for a while because I wanted to stay in. After having several docs both military and civilian tell me my best chances of recovery are to get out, im hoping for the unfit. Ill accept either determination I just want an answer lol im in limbo right now and it sucks!
Limbo is the worst part. I feel that way with the VA right now, but according to ebenefits, they started on mine last week.
Hopefully it'll happen this week. Granted I still get the same answer every time, but I still call every few days lol
Hopefully it'll happen this week. Granted I still get the same answer every time, but I still call every few days lol
How long have you been seeking treatment (if you don't mind me asking)?