Received my unfit letter about 3 weeks ago. Have not had the chance to update my blog. Sprint gave me a defective phone and 3 defective replacements. Right now. Im just waiting on ratings. The va i was told was backed up usually only a 45 day wait from unfit to ratings is estimated to be 90 to 120 right now.
How ever they have started coming back pretty quick close to the 45 day norm.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
UNFIT LETTER
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Review complete packet to fort Sam
OK so today I reviewed my packet for my med board proceedings. It shows all the things that you failed retention also the things you claimed that meet retention standards. Talked to my Peblo about all this she says that most unfit letters are coming back with in 48 to 72 hours. However remember this is the first step in the physical evaluation board in which the informal board has 15 days to give you an answer. When your packet comes back it will have your Narsum(s) and the medical write up from your qtc appointments. Also they must send documentation of the injury/illness in the form of medical records. This is all done through digital format the only actual signature is your's. Then sent to the peb by email. This also contains your commanders statement where he either recommends you for retention or to kick you out.
Remember you have five days to review and ask questions, and request changes if need be. They were good to me and took one reason that failed retention and basically made it two separate reasons.
Any questions feel free to email me.
Mark.v.Nussbaum@gmail.com
Also I want to let you know that you should get a copy of everything they send to the peb because then you will know why or why not they called you unfit. This is policy that you get a copy of this packet that gets sent to the peb
Remember you have five days to review and ask questions, and request changes if need be. They were good to me and took one reason that failed retention and basically made it two separate reasons.
Any questions feel free to email me.
Mark.v.Nussbaum@gmail.com
Also I want to let you know that you should get a copy of everything they send to the peb because then you will know why or why not they called you unfit. This is policy that you get a copy of this packet that gets sent to the peb
Monday, April 1, 2013
RESULTS RECEIVED
Today I was informed that my QTC results had come back, and that my NARSUMs both Medical and Psychiatric had been completed and they were ready for my review. I now have 5 days to review these to make sure they are correct and to seek legal help if needed.
Opinion- "That was fast, I wonder how much of it is wrong." Needless to say I have always been confused with other patients/soldiers/officers. If you go by my military ID it is CPL, if you go by the Air Force Medevac Paper work it is CPT, if you go by medical records its MAJ and if you go by dental records its CW3...... yet when you do an AKO person look up about 3-5 "Nussbaum"s show up, depending on who just enlisted and retired...... "When the DOD and VA process goes fast it worries me cause you're use to Hurry up and Wait"
Opinion- "That was fast, I wonder how much of it is wrong." Needless to say I have always been confused with other patients/soldiers/officers. If you go by my military ID it is CPL, if you go by the Air Force Medevac Paper work it is CPT, if you go by medical records its MAJ and if you go by dental records its CW3...... yet when you do an AKO person look up about 3-5 "Nussbaum"s show up, depending on who just enlisted and retired...... "When the DOD and VA process goes fast it worries me cause you're use to Hurry up and Wait"
Saturday, March 30, 2013
ACAPed Last Week
If you are in the MEB/PEB you might want to go ahead and set up your ACAP appointments. This is because of the uncertanty of your future. I know when I started my Med board they requested that I give them a copy of my Preseperation counseling form.
Start looking around at Schools and Jobs now! Disability does not kick in on your ETS date I have heard. So my route i chose was school. I have it set up so that if i have to appeal everything (putting me out in january that I will at least have my GI bill to help pay for some bills (Post 9/11 GI has housing allowance). Also if you apply (E5 and below) for financial aid you will most likely get a Pell Grant (do not have to repay). Most college will give you that pell grant back because your GI bill will cover most if not all of the schooling. So that is free money in your pocket just have to take the 15-20 minutes to fill out the application at www.fafsa.gov. I say E5 and below because most E6 and above make to much to recieve the pell grant, how ever it never hurts to apply for it.
Im an E4 with over 3years, and 1 dependent (who doesnt work) and I recieved at 4k dollar pell grant when I go to school that will be kicked back to me from the financial aid office!
Start looking around at Schools and Jobs now! Disability does not kick in on your ETS date I have heard. So my route i chose was school. I have it set up so that if i have to appeal everything (putting me out in january that I will at least have my GI bill to help pay for some bills (Post 9/11 GI has housing allowance). Also if you apply (E5 and below) for financial aid you will most likely get a Pell Grant (do not have to repay). Most college will give you that pell grant back because your GI bill will cover most if not all of the schooling. So that is free money in your pocket just have to take the 15-20 minutes to fill out the application at www.fafsa.gov. I say E5 and below because most E6 and above make to much to recieve the pell grant, how ever it never hurts to apply for it.
Im an E4 with over 3years, and 1 dependent (who doesnt work) and I recieved at 4k dollar pell grant when I go to school that will be kicked back to me from the financial aid office!
VA Rating
So many people are like I got 10% for this 20% for that and 60% for this why is my rating not 90%.
I was described it this way. You are an apple! 100% there and good.
Your biggest % is a huge bite of that apple so 60% is damaged goods 40% is still good.
The bites come out one by one and based on the "good" part left
Your next biggest % is 20%. This means 20% of the good 40%.
20%=0.2 40 x .2 = 8% now you are at 68% leaving and "good" 32% left
The next bite out of that apple is 10% of the 32% that is still "good"
10% of 32 is 3.2 percent (VA rounds so its 3%) add that 3% to your 68% makes this 71% (VA rounds so your total percent is now 70% disabled
Base your compensation on the table here.
I was described it this way. You are an apple! 100% there and good.
Your biggest % is a huge bite of that apple so 60% is damaged goods 40% is still good.
The bites come out one by one and based on the "good" part left
Your next biggest % is 20%. This means 20% of the good 40%.
20%=0.2 40 x .2 = 8% now you are at 68% leaving and "good" 32% left
The next bite out of that apple is 10% of the 32% that is still "good"
10% of 32 is 3.2 percent (VA rounds so its 3%) add that 3% to your 68% makes this 71% (VA rounds so your total percent is now 70% disabled
Base your compensation on the table here.
Timeline for UNFIT
So you were found unfit, and you ask yourself what happens next!? Well now you are about balls deep in the PEB process depending on how many times you tired to the Fight the DOD.
As far as ratings go, you will receive 2 ratings a DOD rating (>30% medical retirement, <30% severance) and a VA Rating (<30% flat rate, >30% disability compensation is based on %, # of dependents) ***** VA will always be higher than army****
If you were found unfit during the informal physical evaluation board then you will be moved to the VA side of the PEB where they issue your ratings.
15 days - Issue preliminary Rating
----------You will receive a letter that give you an over all rating (rounded to the nearest 10%)
----------Also will be a list of what you were rated for (i.e. 10% R. Knee, 5% L. Ankle 0% R. Shoulder)
************Soldier can request rating reconsideration*************
(Ratings CAN go DOWN)
15 Days - Reconsider your ratings
After your final rating are given to you you go to the Transition Phase
45 Days to process for separation
----------Clearing!
----------If you take PTDY and Terminal Leave this will extend extend this 45 day goal
30 Days post Separation
----------Receive VA Benefits Letter (Goal is 1 months after receipt of DD214)
*********Veteran can appeal this benefits letter*************
As far as ratings go, you will receive 2 ratings a DOD rating (>30% medical retirement, <30% severance) and a VA Rating (<30% flat rate, >30% disability compensation is based on %, # of dependents) ***** VA will always be higher than army****
If you were found unfit during the informal physical evaluation board then you will be moved to the VA side of the PEB where they issue your ratings.
15 days - Issue preliminary Rating
----------You will receive a letter that give you an over all rating (rounded to the nearest 10%)
----------Also will be a list of what you were rated for (i.e. 10% R. Knee, 5% L. Ankle 0% R. Shoulder)
************Soldier can request rating reconsideration*************
(Ratings CAN go DOWN)
15 Days - Reconsider your ratings
After your final rating are given to you you go to the Transition Phase
45 Days to process for separation
----------Clearing!
----------If you take PTDY and Terminal Leave this will extend extend this 45 day goal
30 Days post Separation
----------Receive VA Benefits Letter (Goal is 1 months after receipt of DD214)
*********Veteran can appeal this benefits letter*************
IF Found Fit
If you are in a WTU/WTB you know after 6 months you go from being attached to being assigned. If this is you and you are found fit, then you will be Returned to duty.
Timeline looks like this
FIT
45 Days - Unit Reassignment
----------PTDY and leave as necessary but may extend your 45 days
PCS
Timeline looks like this
FIT
45 Days - Unit Reassignment
----------PTDY and leave as necessary but may extend your 45 days
PCS
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