How do you schedule a medical board from the retired reserve?

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2016 10:29 AM

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I am not exactly sure what you are asking for SFC. Can you add more details?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2016 12:23 PM

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are you rated yet by VA and are you a member of DAV

Response by SSG Michael Scott made Feb 5 at 2016 12:45 PM

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I have been trying to figure that one out too.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Feb 5 at 2016 12:59 PM

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Please contact Retirement Services at HRC Fort Knox. Google and contact them. If it is VA you can go to VA web site and follow procedures after establishing a userid and password . Got it?

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Chuck Dalbev

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Feb 5 at 2016 2:21 PM

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You need to work through your local ARMY medical board office. If you have access to AKO you can start through there.

Response by SCPO Casper Johnson made Feb 9 at 2016 8:39 AM

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Where do you live, not exact address just general geo area. How far are you from nearest Veterans Organization?

Response by SSG Ralph Watkins made Feb 9 at 2016 11:38 AM

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Even though I worked at the VA, I would just process people, I didn't know how they were set up to come to us. There for a while active duty people being med boarded would be done at the VA to cut down on wait times & red tape. Not sure if they are still doing that or not.

Response by SMSgt Cary Baker made Feb 9 at 2016 11:51 AM

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Actually, look up your County's or District's VA Representative. He/She will set this all up for you. You will need a copy of your Medical Records - the County VA Rep will sit down with you and look at few years of your records. He/She will also fill out a form to help determine any possible disability to be reviewed by the VA in your State. Once this is done, give them a few weeks, the VA will contact you for an appointment so they can conduct a physical. For me, the County VA Rep listed 7 items for disability review, I got 2 with 10% each, and 0% for the other 2 - for a total of 20%. I'm in the process of going back for a re-evaluation. Hope this helps.

Response by SFC Claude Hatch made Feb 9 at 2016 1:38 PM

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I called Fort Carson Retirement services and they told me you can't go back and get a percentage from the army once you've retired.

Response by SFC Cindy Paris made Feb 9 at 2016 8:59 PM

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You do not schedule a medical review board like when you were on active duty. Instead it is a VA benefits review. SMSgt Cary Baker gave you the right process. You can start at your local county VA office or if there is a VA hospital or clinic you can start there with patient assistance. Good luck

Response by MSG Angie Hernandez made Feb 10 at 2016 7:45 AM

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Hi, how are you? You should ask you HR NCO, this probably have changed since I left. Good Luck!

Response by Lt Col James (Jim) Jay, MMG, BSBA made Feb 10 at 2016 8:42 AM

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Most counties have a Veterans Service Office that will request a copy of your medical records and then review your records with you and identify areas that may be eligible for rating and any of your ailments. The VA may request additional information from you to substantiate the rating issues. Normally, that evidence is in your medical record, but civilian medical records might be needed to show continued problems.

Response by SSgt David Howard made Feb 17 at 2016 12:29 PM

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How long have you been retired? If less than 3 years, and your VA Rating is 70% or Higher then you can file a DD Form 149 [login to see] )