July '10 Air Force IPEB Packages

Went to SECAF to determine your rank... must have got 30% or more. Partial Retirement or more.
 
I had my appointment with my PCM today to square way my NARSUM, he told me that he would have it written up by today or NLT tomorrow. He told me that my package should be reviewed by the MEB this coming Monday. I told my PCM that my CC recommended discharge and unfit...my PCM told me since my CC recommended unfit and discharge, that I am done...which is what I want.
Questions:
1) How long should it take me to hear from my PEBLO for my MEB results?
2) Will the MEB agree with my CC and forward to IPEB?
3) How long does it take my package to be sent to the IPEB once my results of the MEB come back?
 
1) Not long, a few days at tops (or sooner) once the MEB is signed.
2) Probably.
3) Not long, they have to get the MEB Convening Authority to sign, too, and once that is done, they send it right away. I would think it would be measured in days (perhaps weeks, if someone is unavailable for signature).
 
So I went by work today since my PTDY was ending. I got my orders with a DOS 23Nov, that sucks because I have to go back to work now! Oh well I guess I'll have to put off being a civilian for a couple of months. I talked to the family readiness center today and he said according to my orders I will get two years base privleges and 180 days of medical coverage. That is pretty good news. Does anyone know if that 180 days of med is just for me or for my wife and son too? Thanks guys!
 
I just got my MEB results back from the MEB. My case has now being forwarded to IPEB, timeliness are below.
Both conditions were found unfit Asthma and CRPS.
My PCM agree with unfit also.

??????QUESTIONS????

1) What is the timeline for getting my results?
my PEBLO stated 10-12 wks, however, she also stated that she has been getting them back in 6 wks lately.

2) Since all have agreed MEB, PCM and CC for unfit, will the IPEB change their minds?

3) what kind of seperation should I expect to get? TDRL, PERM, Severance?

4) Is there anything else I should be doing while waiting for final results?

5) Can I get now get a copy of my Med records to take them to the VA or do I have to wait until the IPEB results come back?

any other information that I should know would be greatful

thank you all.

13 July 10- MEB started
2 Aug 10-Pulmonary doc stated not worldwide qualified.
17 Aug 10- Interview with CC...she agreed to unfit condition
23 Aug 10- CC letter due to PEBLO
6 Sept 10- NARSUM accomplished
13 Sept 10- MEB was held
24 Sept 10 – Received MEB Results
24 Sept 10- Referred to IPEB
 
just moving this back to the top, trying to get some answers to the questions on my previous post.
 
You should have nothing to worry about. If you want out i think your going to get. Just going off all the other people with asthma.
 
lsauce said:
I just got my MEB results back from the MEB. My case has now being forwarded to IPEB, timeliness are below.
Both conditions were found unfit Asthma and CRPS.
My PCM agree with unfit also.

??????QUESTIONS????

1) What is the timeline for getting my results?
my PEBLO stated 10-12 wks, however, she also stated that she has been getting them back in 6 wks lately.
PEBLOs answer sounds good. Your lucky, last year this time they were taking 3-4 months.
2) Since all have agreed MEB, PCM and CC for unfit, will the IPEB change their minds?
Only the IPEB can determine fitness, not the other way around. A finding of fitness is possible, but not likely.
3) what kind of seperation should I expect to get? TDRL, PERM, Severance?
Too many unknown variables (ie severity, medicine, type of medicine, etc). No one knows you like you, or what's been documented in your NARSUM. With that knowledge in hand, go the the VA tables and make your best guess.
4) Is there anything else I should be doing while waiting for final results?
Learn your entitlements inside out and KNOW what rating you should be getting. If it doesn't come back favorable, be prepared for another 1-2 month wait as your case is appealed to the PEB. Don't be your own lawyer at the PEB or place trust in the military lawyers if it comes to that. Hire a professional.
5) Can I get now get a copy of my Med records to take them to the VA or do I have to wait until the IPEB results come back?
You have an entitlement to any and all of your records anytime, and you should already have copies at this point. You need to know what's written in them so you can find discrepancies and bring them to the attention of your care providers. Don't send them to the VA unless you're certain they're correct, or you'll ending fighting with the VA down the road. Become the expert on your injury/illness and the wording in the VASRD tables. If the wording in your records doesn't match what's in the tables--you might have a problem. Don't get all excited and gleeful about the first lowball offer they present you--especially if you should be getting a retirement and not a severance package. Don't let that light at the end of the tunnel blind you. That severance check will be gone in the blink of an eye, but a permanent retirement will be provide you with income the rest of your life. You see that word I underlined? That is one very important word you should have been ensuring was written in your medical records.

FOR CRPS, your NARSUM should look something like this:[FONT=&quot]VA Code: 8699 & 8621
"RSD, left foot. This is an analogous code developed IAW VARSD 4.20. Soldier underwent left ankle arthroscopy, (etc). Soldier developed severe, postoperative pain that was consistent with RSD and CRPS. He underwent local injections as well as lumbar sympatheic blocks without relief. He describes constant dysesthesis and sharp pain with movement of his left ankle. Neurology consultant noted color changes in the foot and extreme sensitivity to palpation. While performing the NCS, the Soldier had extreme pain in his ankle and intolerable pain in his EHL stimulation that limited the study. There is visible atrophy in the left calf, hyperalgesia, ruborous skin color with swelling. Radiographs showed mild degenerative changes. ROM (limited by pain) of the left ankle showed a dorsiflexion of 15 deg, and plantar flexion of 20 deg. Soldier manages the pain with opioid medications. Soldier is unable to perform APFT, etc"

[/FONT]If you had a bone scan or xrays, hopefully those records went with your package.

Don't trust that anyone is going to do this for you, or that anyone has your best interests at heart. You have to be your own advocate and take care every step of the way.
13 July 10- MEB started



2 Aug 10-Pulmonary doc stated not worldwide qualified.
17 Aug 10- Interview with CC...she agreed to unfit condition
23 Aug 10- CC letter due to PEBLO
6 Sept 10- NARSUM accomplished
13 Sept 10- MEB was held
24 Sept 10 – Received MEB Results
24 Sept 10- Referred to IPEB
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Hope this information helps.
 
Just wanted to answer my own question regarding Tricare and TAMP. I received tamp for 180 days and I asked if that was just for me or for my whole family. The short answer is that if they were on your tricare when you were active duty then they will also receive 180 days of medical insurance. It is the same as active duty. Only thing is, that on your first day after DOS everyone switched to tricare standard and you have to go in to the tricare office and fill out a Prime package if you wish to remain tricare prime for the 180 days of TAMP. I doubt anyone will need this info but I hate how I always find the questions without answers!

Hope you all are enjoying bein civilians like I am!!! I just wish my severence pay and final pay would hurry up and get here!!
 
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