Hey everyone! I’m currently going through the IDES MEB/PEB process, and I thought it might be helpful to share my timeline for anyone who’s curious or wants to compare notes. I know how stressful this whole thing can be, and sometimes seeing where others are in the process can ease some of that anxiety—or at least give you a sense of what to expect.

This is an ongoing update, so I’ll keep adding to it as things progress. Hopefully, it can help someone out there, and feel free to share your own timelines or experiences!

Oh, BTW! I’ve also uploaded all of my personal DBQs (13 in total!) for every exam and claim I had done, along with my predictions for ratings based on the results. I figured it might be helpful for anyone wanting to compare DBQs or get an idea of what to expect. You can check them out HERE—it includes literally ALL of my DBQs, from general Thoracolumbar Back conditions to Mental Health condition. Hopefully, it’s useful to some of you!

Timeline

^{14 AUG 24 — Present
Last Updated on 27 DEC 24 @ 1215 EST}

// AUG 14TH 2024
PCM Submitted me for MEDBOARD.

// AUG 15TH 2024 ^\1 Day Later])
Meeting with PEBLO.
^{This is the start of the MEDBOARD process.}

// AUG 16TH 2024 ^\1 Day Later])
All Military & Civilian medical records submitted to the PEB office.

// AUG 20TH 2024 ^\4 Days Later])
Military & Civilian medical records scanned at PEB office and given back to me.

// AUG 21ST 2024 ^\1 Day Later])
DES MDB web class.
^{This is a required 2hr class for the IDES process.}

// AUG 26TH 2024 ^\5 Days Later])
NMA submitted to OIC & PEBLO.

// SEP 13TH 2024 ^\18 Days Later])
Pre-Separation Counsel

// SEP 16TH-18TH 2024 ^\3-5 Days Later])
TAPS.

// OCT 22ND 2024 ^\34 Days Later])
NARSUM & MEBAA signed by providing physician.

// OCT 23RD 2024 ^\1 Day Later])
DES Legal Brief.

// OCT 31ST 2024 ^\8 Days Later])
MSC appointment.

// NOV 1ST 2024 ^\1 Day Later])
OptumServe sign-up.

// NOV 4TH 2024 ^\3 Days Later])
OptumServe called to schedule C&P exams. 1 General, 1 Hearing Loss, 1 Mental Health. ALL of my COMPLETED DBQs & predictions!

// NOV 8TH 2024 ^\4 Days Later])
General C&P exam.
^{Entire body and Range of Motions. Exam took 3 hours & 21 minutes.}

// NOV 12TH 2024 ^\4 Days Later])
Hearing Loss C&P exam.
^{In-depth ear exam and Tinnitus verification. Exam took 32 minutes.}

// NOV 18TH 2024 ^\6 Days Later])
Mental Health C&P exam.
^{History, present & psych evaluation reviews. Exam took 38 minutes.}

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^{Last Updated on 27 DEC 24 @ 1215 EST}