January 2015 - Began having issues with neck/shoulder
February 2015 - First appointment with Navy Medical
April 2015 - Assigned to first LIMDU
October 2015 - Released from LIMDU on condition I could pass a PFT/CFT
October 2015 - June 2017 - Periodic appointments with physical therapy/pain management
July 2017 - PCS to I&I
August 2017 - Started medical process over with new doctors (physical therapy/pain management)
March 2018 - Hospital closed down; had to get a new Primary Care Manager (PCM)
May 2018 - New PCM refers to specialist for shoulder
June 2018 - Specialist refers to Numerologist for neck.
July 2018 - MRI confirms herniated disc in neck (about 50% compression)
August 2018 - Disc replacement surgery
Recovery marked by pain with increased activity.
April 2019 - Referred to MEB
May 15, 2019 - MED Board process begins - met with doctor and PEBLO,
May 16, 2019 - Met with VA Rep
May 17, 2019 - Met with Attorney - signed IDES statement
June 6 - June 24, 2019 - VA Compensation and Pension Exams, Referring doctors signs Reconciliation
June 28, 2019 - MEB Certification
July 24, 2019 - CO Signs Non-Medical Assessment
August 2, 2019 - PEB Accepts case
I feel better now that I have shared this information. I am currently awaiting the fitness determination. After reading other posts on this board, I expect (hope) to have the determination by the end of the month. My main issue is that I do not like being on hold; in that - I have accepted that my Marine Corps career is ending and I will be moving forward. However, I cannot apply for civilian employment until I know my retirement date (I am over 15 years and will be applying for TERA - which I also cannot do until I get the fitness determination). I appreciate any thoughts on: when will I hear back from the PEB regarding fitness, how long it takes to get the initial VA rating, and how long it takes once you challenge the VA rating?
February 2015 - First appointment with Navy Medical
April 2015 - Assigned to first LIMDU
October 2015 - Released from LIMDU on condition I could pass a PFT/CFT
October 2015 - June 2017 - Periodic appointments with physical therapy/pain management
July 2017 - PCS to I&I
August 2017 - Started medical process over with new doctors (physical therapy/pain management)
March 2018 - Hospital closed down; had to get a new Primary Care Manager (PCM)
May 2018 - New PCM refers to specialist for shoulder
June 2018 - Specialist refers to Numerologist for neck.
July 2018 - MRI confirms herniated disc in neck (about 50% compression)
August 2018 - Disc replacement surgery
Recovery marked by pain with increased activity.
April 2019 - Referred to MEB
May 15, 2019 - MED Board process begins - met with doctor and PEBLO,
May 16, 2019 - Met with VA Rep
May 17, 2019 - Met with Attorney - signed IDES statement
June 6 - June 24, 2019 - VA Compensation and Pension Exams, Referring doctors signs Reconciliation
June 28, 2019 - MEB Certification
July 24, 2019 - CO Signs Non-Medical Assessment
August 2, 2019 - PEB Accepts case
I feel better now that I have shared this information. I am currently awaiting the fitness determination. After reading other posts on this board, I expect (hope) to have the determination by the end of the month. My main issue is that I do not like being on hold; in that - I have accepted that my Marine Corps career is ending and I will be moving forward. However, I cannot apply for civilian employment until I know my retirement date (I am over 15 years and will be applying for TERA - which I also cannot do until I get the fitness determination). I appreciate any thoughts on: when will I hear back from the PEB regarding fitness, how long it takes to get the initial VA rating, and how long it takes once you challenge the VA rating?