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Well, I got my ratings, 100 PDRL from the Army, 100% T&P from VA and S-1 for other rated condition(s) over 60%. Click to expand... Congratulations on the retirement finding! Even though this is not what you ultimately desire, at least you have a retirement outcome and are not getting completely hosed.
Counsel says I have little to no chance of appealing and being found fit. Click to expand... Without knowing everything about your case, just based on what you have stated and experience, I tend to agree.
I have 17 years of service, and I have completed a Packet for COAD. I want to serve out my 20. It will give me a chance to see if I can really go back to work and be productive, some post-accident resume accomplishments, and more time to network and find a post-retirement job. Click to expand... I have not seen, in several years, much success with COAD packets getting approved. Last 7 or 8 years, it seems they have really cut down on granting COAD. Still, doesn't mean you can't get COAD. I would say that the stronger packets usually contain strong recommendations from the chain of command (going up as high as possible), and the member having really valuable/irreplaceable skills or experience that the command needs.
Thoughts, anyone? Looks like the only real risk I run is the possibility of them updating the CFR and changing the rating for ICD between now and my redo of the IDES at the end of my COAD. Click to expand... Without knowing all of the details of your case, I wouldn't hazard a guess or provide strong input on this point. Not sure what conditions you were found unfit for, if the ratings for some conditions were temporary max ratings and if there is some chance of improvement of conditions or symptoms to make a difference for rating purposes over the COAD period (if granted). So, I would be somewhat wary about the assumption(s). Still, it is true that getting to 20 years will confer the entitlement to CRDP which would be a substantial monetary benefit. It may well be that the cost/benefit analysis leans towards seeking the COAD even given the risks. And, if you do break 20 years of service, you will, of course, have the locked in minimum 50% retirement as a base (based on years of service). So, your thought process here may be sound. I just don't know enough about all of the facts of your case to weigh in with substantive thoughts.I hope all goes well for you with the final disposition of your case. Best of luck!
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