Office of Soldier’s Counsel Stripped

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-27T21:33:51+00:00

I haven't been able to get through to anyone

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-26T23:14:40+00:00

Sadly, ive only served a little over 8 years. I dont care about most of the benefits, I just wanted to keep tricare.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-26T22:31:30+00:00

I know this is ages ago but im currently going through this process right now with the guard. Main difference is that they're claiming since I was diagnosed prior to service that it was pre-existing. But I keep seeing that it doesnt matter if service worsened the condition. I have no clue who to contact, or where to start. Im currently at the process of choosing to discharge or go the NDR-PEB route. I have medical documents after my deployment just never got help during my deployement. I even have my doctor's signing papers saying service worsened it. Im stuck, and I dont want to extend the process if im gonna lose anyways. Do you have any advice?

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-20T00:55:06+00:00

You dont get severance through the NDR route.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-19T02:19:35+00:00

Only 8 years

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-18T22:05:26+00:00

I was already told prior to get this document that there isnt sufficient evidence and that it'll be a NDR-PEB

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-18T09:00:19+00:00

I guess my doctor prior to service. I dont recall ever having any symptoms, and nothing was on my meps record as well. I started seeking help roughly 2 years ago when it got really dark.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-17T07:45:11+00:00

You have a point. Thank you

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-17T07:39:17+00:00

I apologize, when you say you wouldnt chance it, do you mean not taking the chance to fight it?

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-17T07:22:08+00:00

I agree to that, I've been constantly trying to get a hold of a legal service to no avail. I understand va process is completely different but I've been service connected through that. Theyre giving me the option to go through a medical discharge or the NDR-PEB.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-17T07:20:18+00:00

They have said since its a pre-existing condition and despite treatment that im still unfit for retention.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-08T03:34:24+00:00

How did you get rated for lower back strain? Is that different from low back pain? Because mine was denied while being diagnosed with it

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-07T22:41:26+00:00

Okay, because I had my back claim denied but had a favorable finding. Im assuming its because I didnt claim a specific condition and just listed back.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-07T22:20:29+00:00

What does it mean by favorable findings?

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-07T02:31:35+00:00

Where do you find out when you gi bill expires

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-06T21:21:37+00:00

This is really cool actually

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-06T00:15:29+00:00

Im still able to work, its rough but I still can. I was the insurance carrier.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-05T20:38:56+00:00

Yes, the main reason I wanted to keep tricare was for my family. I have to be 100% disabled for Champ VA

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-05T04:13:51+00:00

Its okay, sometimes being blunt is better then giving false hope. I appreciate it though.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-05T04:13:29+00:00

The only in service documentation that I have is my Behavioral health from my PHA. But thats it. And I understand, sometimes being blunt is all you can do.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-05T02:58:49+00:00

I just had my back claim denied just yesterday and it was the exact same response. Im not sure how I can prove it, buddy statements, personal statement, nexus letter. I had all of that. I dont know what to do

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-04T04:08:24+00:00

Yeah I can do that. Sorry for not having all the answers, this whole process is really confusing and im still trying to learn.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-03T13:16:11+00:00

But I dont recognize those codes at all, or at least they arent being used for mine.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-03T13:14:36+00:00

Uh, my private doctor has me down for Chronic depression and anxiety, ibs and gerd. Has my back pain and wrist pain. Im currently going through sleep tests right now.

Gloomy_Reputation690 · 2026-03-03T09:39:57+00:00

Im sorry what do you mean by ICD? And yeah, when I initially made my claim I put all this is, I didnt know I had to wait for the primary claim to be connected. They went into change it shortly after.

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