How long does the Ldes process take ?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:56:17 -0400

Good evening everyone , I i’ve been excepted in the med board process and was giving an option to pick ides or Ldes And I chose LDS for multiple reasons being the discharge that I’m getting is for a birth defect in the army does not clean birth defects as a rating or service relatable so my question is has anyone done the LDS process and how long did it take you

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2021 6:40 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:40:38 -0400

Keep in mind that even if you have a birth defect, if it was made worse or caused other medical issues while you are on active duty, it could still be covered by VA. My suggestion is to don't rush it just to get out.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Aug 3 at 2021 8:38 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:38:08 -0400

I'm with MSG Private RallyPoint Member on this one.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2021 3:17 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 03:17:22 -0400

Did your PEBLO tell you to accept the Legacy disability? My wife was a PEBLO for years and I remember her strongly telling me that nobody ever should choose the LDS, but that every once in a while someone would do something stupid like think they're smarter than their PEBLO.

To answer your question, it takes as long as it takes with how backed up they may be at the time and how many things you claim. Expect to be done in six months or less.

Response by SMSgt David Dillon made May 18 at 2022 7:06 PM

SMSgt David Dillon — Wed, 18 May 2022 19:06:18 -0400

No not me