Fit to Continue on Active Duty

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CandyB

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My husband just received the findings of the IPEB. It states in the Findings box: "Presumed Fit" and in the Deposition box: "Fit to Continue on Active Duty".

His limitations, in which he was sent to the IPEB are he can't run the PRT due to a back injury and uses a CPAP machine. Neither conditions affect his ability to do his job. He is a Navy Dentist and continues to keep his numbers above BUMED standards.

He was told by his PELBO that he had to do a suitability screening and it was between BUPERS and himself what the final outcome would be. He is on his last set of orders and will be retiring in 1 1/2 years. I have been unable to find any instructions about a "suitability" screening, except in the case of an "oversea" screening. Anyone have any information on that?

So, the next question I have is with the next PRT cycle. He won't be able to run, so will he again be sent to the PEB? Should he redress the IPEB and ask for a "Fit to Continue on Active Duty with Limitations?" Or is there a rating that he could be placed in so he wouldn't be subjected to this process again?

Thanks for everyone's input!
Candy
 
CandyB,

This is a link to a thread with the relevant regulations, BUMEDINST 1300.2A :
http://www.pebforum.com/separations...pt-navy-suitability-screenings.html#post18866

It would be great if they just let him finish out his career. But, the danger, as described in the BUMEDINST, is that they separate him prior to retirement.

Whether or not to request a FPEB is a decision that requires weighing the likely outcomes and the risks. If he is found unfit, but not rated at 30% or higher, he risks losing his retirement eligibility. But, if he is separated involuntarily, he is in the same situation. There is also the Permanent Limited Duty option to consider pursuing if he goes to a FPEB.

It is a very important decision that he has to make and it should be based on consideration of all the facts.
 
Has your husband looked at the US Public Health Service. If he isn't fit for Navy Standards, he could still be fit for USPHS standards.
 
According to MILPERSMAN 1300-800:

c.
In all cases for both officers and enlisted, one of the
following actions will result if member not placed on TLD or
referred to PEB:
(1) If a prospective gaining command with medical
capabilities appropriate for supporting member’s limitations can
be located via communication between NAVPERSCOM (PERS-821)
Medical Liaison Officer, NAVPERSCOM (PERS-40BB), and the gaining
command, orders will be issued.​

(2) Retain the member at current command until expiration
of active obligated service (EAOS) or minimum service
requirement (MSR), unless needs of the Navy dictate otherwise.​

(3) If under PCS orders to an operational activity
(Type 2 duty), PCS orders may be modified to an activity capable
of providing the member with the appropriate medical care per
manning control authority (MCA) priorities. For example,
modification of orders to an activity that has a medical
department capable of supporting member’s medical care, provided
the platform has a valid requirement for the rating. Member may
also be considered for Type 3/6 duty near a MTF capable of
supporting member’s medical care if member has been rejected by
query of the Type 2 command.​

(4) For members with 18 or more years of active service,
detailing will be governed by earliest retirement opportunity and needs of the Navy.​

Ultimately, it would be up to his detailing authority, but I would assume since he has more than 18 years in, he will either be held at his current command, or transferred to a command with suitable medical facilities for him to finish up his 20 years.

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