Back in 2005 I was injured on active duty during PT. I tore up my right ankle pretty badly and over the course of 18 months had to have two surgeries. Despite a long convalescence and the two surgeries, I was never returned to full duty. I was submitted for a PEB but strangely found fit for service. I would later be told that I was 'fit' to continue my desk job in a non-deployable unit and that is how they decided whether I was fit or not.
I attempted to reenlist twice. Both times I was denied and the second time I was given a determination of half seps pay. On my DD214 I have an RE-3P which indicates a physical disability. After discharge I did my VA claim and was rated at 80% for a number of things including TBI, PTSD, the ankle issues that prompted the PEB and several internal issues. At some point in the last few years I attempted to have my discharge converted to a medical retirement via the Board for the Correction of Naval Records. They denied my request because the PEB had found me fit for service. I have since had my disability with the VA increased to 100% permanent and total because my medical issues continue to worsen. Its been a little over 10 years ago (*2007) since I was discharged.
Please note I was never given any information on how to appeal the PEB results, what my options were or anything. I was just told I was fit and to continue my enlistment till its completion (since I'd been denied reenlistment already).
I found out about the PDBR today and submitted documentation there though I suspect because I was never rated by the DoD I'll get that case denied as well.
I know I should have been medically retired or at least given a DoD disability rating and I didn't get either. I had a lot of issues with my chain of command at my last unit so it doesn't surprise me to find out I got screwed.
I know it has been a long time but I would really appreciate and and all advice anyone can provide as to whether or not I have any options to correct this wrong. I should have been rated by the DoD and wasn't and should have been medically retired and wasn't even considered for that. I was forced out at 8 years as an E-6 if that matters.
I appreciate all the help I can get.
Thanks!
I attempted to reenlist twice. Both times I was denied and the second time I was given a determination of half seps pay. On my DD214 I have an RE-3P which indicates a physical disability. After discharge I did my VA claim and was rated at 80% for a number of things including TBI, PTSD, the ankle issues that prompted the PEB and several internal issues. At some point in the last few years I attempted to have my discharge converted to a medical retirement via the Board for the Correction of Naval Records. They denied my request because the PEB had found me fit for service. I have since had my disability with the VA increased to 100% permanent and total because my medical issues continue to worsen. Its been a little over 10 years ago (*2007) since I was discharged.
Please note I was never given any information on how to appeal the PEB results, what my options were or anything. I was just told I was fit and to continue my enlistment till its completion (since I'd been denied reenlistment already).
I found out about the PDBR today and submitted documentation there though I suspect because I was never rated by the DoD I'll get that case denied as well.
I know I should have been medically retired or at least given a DoD disability rating and I didn't get either. I had a lot of issues with my chain of command at my last unit so it doesn't surprise me to find out I got screwed.
I know it has been a long time but I would really appreciate and and all advice anyone can provide as to whether or not I have any options to correct this wrong. I should have been rated by the DoD and wasn't and should have been medically retired and wasn't even considered for that. I was forced out at 8 years as an E-6 if that matters.
I appreciate all the help I can get.
Thanks!
