Jason Perry
Founder of PEB Forum.
Jason Perry is the founder of this site. He is a practicing attorney who deals exclusively with military disability and related issues. He is a former Army JAG who served at the Army's TX Formal PEB as Chief, Soldier's Counsel. Nothing on this site should be considered legal advice. If you wish to contact Mr. Perry, please see his profile for contact information.
Update on Army policy on TDRL placement
The Army Physical Disability Agency has published a memorandum modifying the standard used in determining placement on the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL). You can download the entire memo here: Medical Principles: Presumption of Soundness - Downloads - Physical Evaluation Board Forum . Though the memorandum clearly states that a member will be permanently retired unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the members condition is likely to change over the next five years, I believe that there is a confusing and possibly erroneous explanation of this policy contained in the guidance.
The relevant portions are excerpted here:
"Part II: Placement on the TDRL
There are two types of PDES cases. The first type is the “legacy” case. In this type of case, the PEB assigns the disability rating. The second type of PDES cases is the “DES Pilot case” or other cases where the VA assigns the...
The relevant portions are excerpted here:
"Part II: Placement on the TDRL
There are two types of PDES cases. The first type is the “legacy” case. In this type of case, the PEB assigns the disability rating. The second type of PDES cases is the “DES Pilot case” or other cases where the VA assigns the...
Word Around the Campfire- Interesting developments!
Just a heads up on a few tidbits of information that may be of interest to folks!
First, the Army is apparently consolidating the PEB sites to San Antonio (Joint Base San Antonio-Sam Houston). I have heard from two sources that the Army is moving all PEB operations to JBSA San Antonio. This includes the Army Physical Disability Agency.
Next, it is my understanding that the Coast Guard is working on a separate agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement an "IDES-like" system, where the Coastie will be rated by the VA for any conditions found unfitting by the Coast Guard. This is technically not the IDES, but the end result is supposed to be the same.
Up to 45,000 Tricare Users Could Soon Be Dropped
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/03/22/45000-tricare-users-could-soon-be-dropped.html
Pay attention folks!!
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Military.com 22 Mar 2018 By Amy Bushatz
As many as 45,000 Tricare households or beneficiaries could be disenrolled from coverage because their payment information was not updated when the agency changed regional contractors early this year.
Affected users are retirees who use Tricare Prime and do not pay their annual fee through paycheck allotment and those who use the purchased Tricare Reserve Select...
THIS IS A BIG DEAL!!! DoD Retention Policy for Non-Deployable Service Members
This is the link to the DoD policy and PEB FORUM resource for the DOD Retention Policy for Non-Deployable Service Members .
Let's discuss the most important parts of the policy memorandum.
"The Deputy Secretary of Defense directed the following interim policy guidance, which will remain in effect until the Department issues a DoD Instruction on reporting and retention of non-deployable Service members:
• Service members who have been non-deployable for more than 12 consecutive months, for any reason, will be processed for administrative separation in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1332.14, Enlisted Administrative Separations, or DoD Instruction 1332.30, Separation of Regular and Reserve Commissioned Officers, or will be referred into the Disability Evaluation System in
accordance with DoDI 1332.18, Disability...
Good News: "More than 133,000 vets may qualify for this tax refund windfall"
More than 133,000 vets may qualify for this tax refund windfall
From Army Times. By Karen Jowers.
"More than 133,000 veterans may qualify for a refund of federal taxes they paid on disability severance pay dating back to 1991 ― taxes that shouldn’t have been collected in the first place.
Within the next month, Defense Department officials will send notification letters to veterans that they may be eligible for the refund, said Army Lt. Col. David Dulaney, executive director of the Armed Forces Tax Council.
Eligible veterans will have a year after they receive the notice to file a claim for the refund.
These refunds, which are the result of a law passed in 2016, apply to veterans who received this pay dating back to Jan. 17, 1991, with taxes withheld, and who also qualified for disability...
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I have gone through a lot of work to update the site over the past few months. Let me explain a bit.
First, when I say "update," it truly is an update. The forum software is Xenforo. (A great software for forums!) The Xenforo platform is what have used for the past several years. It is, in my estimation, the best out there. That said, it has taken a long (or maybe more accurately, a Loooooooonggggggggg) time for me to and the various pieces (software platform, hosting, add-ons, etc., etc., and probably others) to get things working the way I hoped and expected. Along the way, I have had to spend a lot of money to not only maintain but to try to advance the site. To date, I am not really satisfied with the results over the last year or so....but, I am pleased with recent developments).
Additionally, I have changed hosting providers, have increased the site's...
I have gone through a lot of work to update the site over the past few months. Let me explain a bit.
First, when I say "update," it truly is an update. The forum software is Xenforo. (A great software for forums!) The Xenforo platform is what have used for the past several years. It is, in my estimation, the best out there. That said, it has taken a long (or maybe more accurately, a Loooooooonggggggggg) time for me to and the various pieces (software platform, hosting, add-ons, etc., etc., and probably others) to get things working the way I hoped and expected. Along the way, I have had to spend a lot of money to not only maintain but to try to advance the site. To date, I am not really satisfied with the results over the last year or so....but, I am pleased with recent developments).
Additionally, I have changed hosting providers, have increased the site's...
Top resources
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Wollman v. United StatesWollman v. United States covers important issues dealing with the EPTS, LOD, and compensability.- Jason Perry
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Medical Standards DirectoryThe Medical Standards Directory for conditions that require referral to a MEB/PEB- Jason Perry
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A Practical Guide to Conducting VA Compensation and Pension Exams for PTSD and Other Mental DisorderA Practical Guide to Conducting VA C&P Exams for PTSD and Other Mental Disorders
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DoDI 1332.45 RETENTION DETERMINATIONS FOR NON-DEPLOYABLE SERVICE MEMBERSRecent guidance from the DoD on retention of Non-deployable service members- Jason Perry
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