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			<description><![CDATA[ I applied for VA benefits while I was on TDRL, and was awarded 100%, but after a year they wanted me to take another C and P, which I did and my next C &amp; P is scheduled for 2016, since I am now Permanent with DOD at a 100%, do you think I should reque...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/483403/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-483403">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Havet,

    Why didn't you apply for VA benefits upon placement on TDRL some five plus years ago?  Sounds like you misssed out on five years of VA benefits that could have been higher than your military disability retirement pay.  I know of no reason no...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/483279/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-483279">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Jason I also got 100% Permanent unemployability retirement from the MEB board for PTSD, it was a shock because VA gave me 100% also, but have to complete another physical in 4 years, so IU from the DOD medical board really do happen, I waited for the PDA ...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/483261/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-483261">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ :-). One can hope it makes things go a little smoother, at least. I'm trying to just put the whole thing in a mental file cabinet for the next year or two. Not much sense fretting about it. Finally got the packet of info mailed off today after a zillion l...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/471993/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-471993">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ havet wrote:Thank you for the good wishes, 71infantry. I don't wish to feud over the details, either -- I just want to avoid other people reading this perhaps not realizing that they CAN push for an IU rating from DOD. I think we can all agree that it's i...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/471938/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-471938">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Do you have an offline e-mail address? I can contact you there if you'd like. I can provide a redacted copy of the PEB findings and potentially more info if needed. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Generally, yes, I am interested in the findings of the PEB (and the MEB, if available). There are several issues that are implicated, including the basis they use for awarding and what sort of evidence they considered in awarding the IU finding. I have se...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/471694/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-471694">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Jason, are you trying to collect info on cases where DOD awarded IU, as old medic said? I'm happy to send more info if it would be of any help. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Thank you for the good wishes, 71infantry. I don't wish to feud over the details, either -- I just want to avoid other people reading this perhaps not realizing that they CAN push for an IU rating from DOD. I think we can all agree that it's important for...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/471614/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-471614">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ havet wrote:Since this seems to be a point of contention, 71infantry, I'll copy below the quote from my PEB findings:Individual unemployability based on the combined impact of PTSD and migraines. Rated 100% IAW VASRD 4.16 because these two conditions rend...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/471151/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-471151">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ dally7777 wrote:Also DOD does not give extra schedular ratings or Individual Unemployability.

If you received 100% PDRL for a mental health diagnosis then it was determined you had "Total Occupational &amp; Social impairment" which meets the criteria f...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/471148/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-471148">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi folks!It's been awhile since I have been back here but appreciate the update on this issue.Yes, it is extremely rare to see the military grant an "IU" 100% rating. I have frankly never seen it. But the military regulations provide for it (so, in some c...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/471147/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-471147">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Since this seems to be a point of contention, 71infantry, I'll copy below the quote from my PEB findings:Individual unemployability based on the combined impact of PTSD and migraines. Rated 100% IAW VASRD 4.16 because these two conditions render soldier u...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/470694/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-470694">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ dally7777 wrote:For some reason my link won't post and I tried it twice.

Go to www.pebforum.com

Search for "Arguing TDIU at PEB" and you should find the thread.

There have been only about 70 instances that DOD awarded IU so while very rare it doe...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/470664/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-470664">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ havet wrote:I am willing to bet that the PEB did not grant IU, if anything they granted a 100% rating. It is my understanding PEB's only grants disability based on a percentage., using the same guides as the va. And we all know that IU is not an actual ra...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/470662/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-470662">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ For some reason my link won't post and I tried it twice.

Go to www.pebforum.com

Search for "Arguing TDIU at PEB" and you should find the thread.

There have been only about 70 instances that DOD awarded IU so while very rare it does happen.

Lik...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/470645/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-470645">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I am willing to bet that the PEB did not grant IU, if anything they granted a 100% rating. It is my understanding PEB's only grants disability based on a percentage., using the same guides as the va. And we all know that IU is not an actual rating.71Infan...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/470589/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-470589">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ dally7777 wrote:Havet,
 I am placing a link to pebforum where Jason- the administrator &amp; PEB attorney - has been looking for cases where IU was awarded during the PEB.

You don't have to post over there; but it would help him better help those curr...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/470550/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-470550">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Havet,
 I am placing a link to pebforum where Jason- the administrator & PEB attorney - has been looking for cases where IU was awarded during the PEB.

You don't have to post over there; but it would help him better help those currently going through ...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/470444/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA#reply-470444">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi, All,Yet another longtime lurker with a question for the experts here...I spent 5 years on TDRL with a 40% rating (way lowballed, but didn't appeal it because needed to leave AD for health reasons) then just recently got placed on PDRL with a 100% comb...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/topic/61521/How-much-weight-does-a-PEB-decision-have-with-VA">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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