I hope this information is helpful to some of you going through the process. I have been plodding through the process, but it seems to be moving along relatively quickly. I was initially referred to MEB/PEB for my spinal fusion and the PTSD was added during the MEB before my package was sent to the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB). I don't anticipate the PTSD to be considered unfitting and honestly I hope they don't. I would rather be on PDRL than TDRL.
30 May - Referred to MEB
12 Jun - Legal/PEBLO brief
21 Jun - VA Military Service Coordinator (MSC) claim development
27 Jun - 1st C&P Exam
09 Aug - Final C&P Exam
31 Aug - VA C&P exams received by PEBLO (late Friday of Labor Day holiday)
05 Sep - Received completed MEB Proceedings packet (NAVMED 6100/1, VA claim forms, NARSUM, Behavioral Health Addendum, VA C&P Examination Reports, LIMDU, NMA, admin records)
06 Sep - Reviewed documents with Navy JAG and National Veterans Legal Services Program Lawyer (an amazing free resource) and decided not to request Independent Medical Review (IMR)
UNFITTING CONDITIONS - Bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy(mild) s/p L5-S1 fusion; Lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy; S/P L5-S1 fusion; Obstructive sleep apnea; PTSD
06 Sep - Signed MEB packet and PEBLO forwarded to IPEB for review
** NOTES** Per the new timelines released (DTM-18-004) I am hoping to hear about a FIT/UNFIT decision from the IPEB today 17 Sep. I will keep you all updated.
30 May - Referred to MEB
12 Jun - Legal/PEBLO brief
21 Jun - VA Military Service Coordinator (MSC) claim development
27 Jun - 1st C&P Exam
09 Aug - Final C&P Exam
31 Aug - VA C&P exams received by PEBLO (late Friday of Labor Day holiday)
05 Sep - Received completed MEB Proceedings packet (NAVMED 6100/1, VA claim forms, NARSUM, Behavioral Health Addendum, VA C&P Examination Reports, LIMDU, NMA, admin records)
06 Sep - Reviewed documents with Navy JAG and National Veterans Legal Services Program Lawyer (an amazing free resource) and decided not to request Independent Medical Review (IMR)
UNFITTING CONDITIONS - Bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy(mild) s/p L5-S1 fusion; Lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy; S/P L5-S1 fusion; Obstructive sleep apnea; PTSD
06 Sep - Signed MEB packet and PEBLO forwarded to IPEB for review
** NOTES** Per the new timelines released (DTM-18-004) I am hoping to hear about a FIT/UNFIT decision from the IPEB today 17 Sep. I will keep you all updated.