Five months into the process and im still waiting to talk with the VA. Looking at other people's timelines here, it seems like mine is moving significantly slower than most others.
Wanted to put my timeline out there for reference as an outlier in how long a MEB can take. I've had two long years at this point to make my peace with being separated like this. Happy to answer any questions.
ID and Treatment:
IRILO/PRE-IDES:
MEB/IDES:
Wanted to put my timeline out there for reference as an outlier in how long a MEB can take. I've had two long years at this point to make my peace with being separated like this. Happy to answer any questions.
ID and Treatment:
12 July 2024 - Lab work identified critical readings, code 37 applied
Aug 2024 - Dec 2025 - Discovery and treatment for two conditions. PCM mentioned MEB many-MANY times, I kept kicking it down the road.
5 Jan 2026 - 2nd biopsy & labs showed no improvement
23 Jan 2026 - Told PCM i wouldnt fight a medboard anymore, PCM started working IRILO paperwork
IRILO/PRE-IDES:
25 Feb 2026 - Form 1185 (CIM) sent to commander, suspense 4 March
17 Mar 2026 - 1185 Signed
XX Mar 2026 - NARSUM completed at some point
17 Apr 2026 - IRILO package sent
27 May 2026 - FL4 notification
MEB/IDES:
01 Jun 2026 - Mandatory DES Counseling, Elected IDES
TBD - PEBLO sends EHR to VA and MSC assigned?