Knee Surgery Timeline

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KneeMan95

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Hello all, First Time Long Time. Curious about my timeline.

April-ish 2022 - Placed on LIMDU for ACL Tear, 3rd tear same knee, requires 2 surgeries
16 May - First surgery
September-ish - 2nd LIMDU period denied by PERS, case directed to go to MEDBOARD
13 October - Legal Check in
9 November - VA Intake Call
29 November - C&P Exams scheduled, but cancelled. All appointments were at the same time as my surgery, and was told by my PEBLO my case is placed on "Deferment" until after my 2nd surgery
19 December - ACL R Surgery
3 Feb 2023 - C&P Exams scheduled, "deferment" status removed.
15 Feb - C&P Exams complete (Head to Toe, Mental, Dental, Audio, At Home Sleep Study)

I've seen some of my DBQ's populate and have read the diagnoses. I'm not sure I totally agree with some so I'm sure I'll appeal.

The next step is my NMA is created/signed, then my case goes to the MEDBOARD for FIT/UNFIT? After that I'll get ratings? A general overview of what to expect next would be nice.

Thank you!
 
KneeMan95 said:
Hello all, First Time Long Time. Curious about my timeline.

April-ish 2022 - Placed on LIMDU for ACL Tear, 3rd tear same knee, requires 2 surgeries
16 May - First surgery
September-ish - 2nd LIMDU period denied by PERS, case directed to go to MEDBOARD
13 October - Legal Check in
9 November - VA Intake Call
29 November - C&P Exams scheduled, but cancelled. All appointments were at the same time as my surgery, and was told by my PEBLO my case is placed on "Deferment" until after my 2nd surgery
19 December - ACL R Surgery
3 Feb 2023 - C&P Exams scheduled, "deferment" status removed.
15 Feb - C&P Exams complete (Head to Toe, Mental, Dental, Audio, At Home Sleep Study)

I've seen some of my DBQ's populate and have read the diagnoses. I'm not sure I totally agree with some so I'm sure I'll appeal.

The next step is my NMA is created/signed, then my case goes to the MEDBOARD for FIT/UNFIT? After that I'll get ratings? A general overview of what to expect next would be nice.

Thank you!
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1 AUG Update (been a while)

12JUL - NARSUM Submitted
24JUL - IMR Submitted
26 JUL, 1 AUG - IMR Reviewed

Believe everything is submitted to the board today. PEBLO told me 3-4 months for findings, then 60-90 days to separate. I, personally, have a feeling it will be much quick than that.
 
Called VA Hotline today, on 10AUG the VA provide a "proposed estimate" - 100% for service connected disabilities. This is contingent on USN agreeing I'm UNFIT right? Not sure how to take this.

Does this hold weight that I am going to be rated 100%, or is it subject to change? Waiting on IDES attorney to get back to me.
 
Here's another reply into the void, hopefully it'll help someone someday.

Spoke with my PEBLO today, I've been found UNFIT but case has been with/at QA since 28SEP (funny bc I've spoke with him numerous times since and he's said each time "no update", these people don't respect anyone).

He told me expect another 2-3 weeks before I receive my findings. I'm expecting to start terminal mid-Nov, just from what I've seen online.
 
KneeMan95 said:
Here's another reply into the void, hopefully it'll help someone someday.

Spoke with my PEBLO today, I've been found UNFIT but case has been with/at QA since 28SEP (funny bc I've spoke with him numerous times since and he's said each time "no update", these people don't respect anyone).

He told me expect another 2-3 weeks before I receive my findings. I'm expecting to start terminal mid-Nov, just from what I've seen online.
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Are you navy? I’ve been waiting since June 28th.
 
KneeMan95 said:
1 AUG Update (been a while)

12JUL - NARSUM Submitted
24JUL - IMR Submitted
26 JUL, 1 AUG - IMR Reviewed

Believe everything is submitted to the board today. PEBLO told me 3-4 months for findings, then 60-90 days to separate. I, personally, have a feeling it will be much quick than that.
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20NOV - Phone call to receive findings, going to review them then will update post
 
First off, congratulations to you! Happy to hear you were able to get the help that you deserve.

I wanted to ask if your DoD rating was purely from your knee, or if you had other unfitting symptoms added on? I have just started my MEB "journey" for OCD in my knee - one failed surgery - over a year of physical therapy/temporary profile - negative results. Trying to set realistic expectations for myself as to what to expect for a possible rating for my knee. I see most posts claim that joints are hard to cross that 30% threshold. I have some other symptoms that I feel may translate over to the 1 year+ constant knee pain (migraines, depression, etc.), but am still learning how to maximize my case.

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks.
 
jollygreenzz said:
First off, congratulations to you! Happy to hear you were able to get the help that you deserve.

I wanted to ask if your DoD rating was purely from your knee, or if you had other unfitting symptoms added on? I have just started my MEB "journey" for OCD in my knee - one failed surgery - over a year of physical therapy/temporary profile - negative results. Trying to set realistic expectations for myself as to what to expect for a possible rating for my knee. I see most posts claim that joints are hard to cross that 30% threshold. I have some other symptoms that I feel may translate over to the 1 year+ constant knee pain (migraines, depression, etc.), but am still learning how to maximize my case.

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks.
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I'm sorry it took so long to reply to you, surely didn't mean to, just got caught up in life

My DoD rating is from (1) Subsequent ACL Tears - 20% (2) Knee Instability - 10%, these got me to 30%.

Joints are hard to get over the hump, but if you have multiple diagnoses then it can be easier. I have had 5 knee surgeries on the same knee, 4 of which were in the Navy. I made sure to gripe about it when I was on the Ships too, until one day it was too much.

The other symptoms will be supplemental claims, they won't be your "Unfitting Conditions". Think, since my knee pain I compensate for the pain, so I walk weird, stand weird, my back hurts, hips, ankles, etc. I'm not saying to claim these things outright, I'm saying to think about how your body has changed since your knee pain started.
 
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