Update: July 15

We finally got Michael's PEB stuff back, they have awarded him 50% for PTSD and 20% for his shoulder which comes to 60% (Army math). They've put him on temporary retirement, and he will receive 60% of his base pay. He will also be re-evaluated every 6-18 months and after 5 years they will either find him fit for duty or retire him out. This also means he and dependents (me and Jesi) will be eligible for Tricare Standard (which we will hopefully be able to bump up to Tricare Prime/Extra).

In other news, Michael submitted his paperwork in person for last month's INCAP pay on June 26, however, it was not received in Little Rock until the day (July 7) of the board that determines pay. They got the packet at 3:47pm and the board met at 2:00pm, so it didn't get to them. Casey Jackson is in Little Rock now, and said he would go talk to the board people to see if we can get that ever elusive "emergency board" to pass it through so that we might get paid this month.

And more good news! I got Michael to call the VA hotline today to check on the status of his VA claim and they told him that they made the determination two days ago and he should be getting the letter in the mail soon, but they couldn't tell us that percentage over the phone.