Just starting the MEB journey... neck, back, mental, radiculopathy, plantar fasciitis

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fox21

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I was submitted for neck pain and had three level fusion in my neck (C4-C7). I am still experiencing pain, radiculopathy, and limited range of motion. I also have some mental health issues as well. What percentages should I expect? Any advice before C&P Exams?

06/30/25 P3 Initiated
07/08/25 P3 Approved
07/22/25 Received MEB/PEB Notification
07/24/25 MEB Packet Submitted/ IDES Brief/ PEBLO Meeting
07/28/25 PEB Initiated in IPPSA
07/30/25 MSC first contact
08/01/25 Exams Scheduled
08/08/25 First C&P Exam
08/15/25 Last C&P Exam
 
fox21 said:
I was submitted for neck pain and had three level fusion in my neck (C4-C7). I am still experiencing pain, radiculopathy, and limited range of motion. I also have some mental health issues as well. What percentages should I expect? Any advice before C&P Exams?

06/30/25 P3 Initiated
07/08/25 P3 Approved
07/22/25 Received MEB/PEB Notification
07/24/25 MEB Packet Submitted/ IDES Brief/ PEBLO Meeting
07/28/25 PEB Initiated in IPPSA
07/30/25 MSC first contact
08/01/25 Exams Scheduled
08/08/25 First C&P Exam
08/15/25 Last C&P Exam
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How's the journey been going since your last C&P Exam? I'm a couple months behind your timeline.
 
I’m a month ahead of fox21’s timeline. Very scared where it will go and quite anxious about the future. Boy do I wish the answers came within the week.
 
HELPMEplease said:
I’m a month ahead of fox21’s timeline. Very scared where it will go and quite anxious about the future. Boy do I wish the answers came within the week.
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Have you received your Exam reports back (or whatever comes after the C&P Exams)? I had my last C&P exam on Oct 28, 2025, and haven't heard anything other than to be patient.
 
Not even close.
Crayoneater said:
Have you received your Exam reports back (or whatever comes after the C&P Exams)? I had my last C&P exam on Oct 28, 2025, and haven't heard anything other than to be patient.
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Not even close. My final exam was somewhere in November, and so I’m pretty sure I’ll be waiting at least as long as you. HMU on discord if you want a friend to talk about it with. (Slight projection)
 
fox21 said:
I was submitted for neck pain and had three level fusion in my neck (C4-C7). I am still experiencing pain, radiculopathy, and limited range of motion. I also have some mental health issues as well. What percentages should I expect? Any advice before C&P Exams?

06/30/25 P3 Initiated
07/08/25 P3 Approved
07/22/25 Received MEB/PEB Notification
07/24/25 MEB Packet Submitted/ IDES Brief/ PEBLO Meeting
07/28/25 PEB Initiated in IPPSA
07/30/25 MSC first contact
08/01/25 Exams Scheduled
08/08/25 First C&P Exam
08/15/25 Last C&P Exam
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I have some updates to my timeline.
9/15/25 Received NARSUM
9/22/25 Legal Review NARSUM
9/30/25 Received DA199 / ratings
OCT 2025 - Govt Shutdown
11/5/25 Legal Correction DA199
11/12/25 Signed DA199
12/1/25 Received no later than date
12/3/25 Submitted Leave Packet
1/5/26 Start clearing
1/15/26 Start Terminal Leave
4/5/26 Final Day in the Army
100% VA disabled / 50% DoD
 
fox21 said:
I have some updates to my timeline.
9/15/25 Received NARSUM
9/22/25 Legal Review NARSUM
9/30/25 Received DA199 / ratings
OCT 2025 - Govt Shutdown
11/5/25 Legal Correction DA199
11/12/25 Signed DA199
12/1/25 Received no later than date
12/3/25 Submitted Leave Packet
1/5/26 Start clearing
1/15/26 Start Terminal Leave
4/5/26 Final Day in the Army
100% VA disabled /
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Did you ever post what you claimed for your C&P exams? If not are you willing to?
 
My main issues was my neck pain, neck surgery (ACDF), radiculopathy, and back pain. The other stuff was a bunch of small things.
 
fox21 said:
My main issues was my neck pain, neck surgery (ACDF), radiculopathy, and back pain. The other stuff was a bunch of small things.
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Wow. I hope you’re managing, but your neck must’ve been the thing that brought you over the hill to 100 no?
Just curious
 
Yes, I’m doing well. I think the neck was the majority of the rating (at least 50%). I also claimed plantar fasciitis, allergies, leg pain, minor PTSD, and tinnitus.
 
fox21 said:
I have some updates to my timeline.
9/15/25 Received NARSUM
9/22/25 Legal Review NARSUM
9/30/25 Received DA199 / ratings
OCT 2025 - Govt Shutdown
11/5/25 Legal Correction DA199
11/12/25 Signed DA199
12/1/25 Received no later than date
12/3/25 Submitted Leave Packet
1/5/26 Start clearing
1/15/26 Start Terminal Leave
4/5/26 Final Day in the Army
100% VA disabled / 50% DoD
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Thank you for posting your updated timeline. It is very appreciated.
 
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