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PEB and Disability Evaluation System Overview Includes general overview and discussion of the PEBs and the DES/IDES System.

Physical Evaluation Board System Overview

An overview of the Physical Disability Evaluation System, including the MEB and PEB. Also, important decisions at each stage of the PDES, benefits, continuation on active duty/active reserve ( COAD / COAR ), the eight year rule, and more.
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Jason Perry's Input

A forum for direct input and commentary by Jason Perry
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Statutory Legal Authority This Category and its Sub-forums are for listings and discussions about primary legal authority for issues with Military Disability and Veterans Benefits and Compensation

National Defense Authorization Acts

This forum is for discussion of National Defense Authorization Acts for various years.
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Physical Evaluation Boards A section for discussion about Physical Evaluation Board issues.

Informal Physical Evaluation Board

A forum for discussing the Informal Physical Evaluation Board. Includes evidence, appeals and tips.
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Formal Physical Evaluation Board

Discussion area for the Formal Physical Evaluation Board.
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Case Timelines Forum A Forum for members to post their case timelines.

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Resources and Files A Category for Forums discussing Resources and Files

Department of Defense Regulations

A forum for discussing DoD Regulations listed in the Resources forum.
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Army Regulations

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Air Force Regulations

A Category for discussing Resources for Air Force Regulations.
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Department of the Navy Regulations

A forum for discussing Resources for Department of the Navy Regulations.
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Coast Guard Regulations

A forum for discussing Resources about Coast Guard Regulations.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Resource Forums

A forum for discussing Department of Veterans Affairs matters available from the Resources section.
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General Military Resources

A forum for discussion of general military or political issues.
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Law Review Articles

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Medical Evaluation Board Issues early in the PDES proccess, especially the Medical Evaluation Board. Includes important decisions regarding elections, appeals and influencing the referral to the Physical Evaluation Board.

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Post Service Appeal Options Options and process after the Physical Evaluation Board. Includes administrative appeals, Physical Disability Board of Review, BCMR, Discharge Review Boards, and suits in Federal Court

Post PEB: PDBR, BCMR and Federal Court

Information and discussion on options for appeal after the PEB and final disposition.
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Warrior Transition Units A category for discussing Warrior Transition units (with forums for discussing service specific units).

Warrior Transition Units/MTF's

A forum for discussing all issues regarding Warrior Transition Units (WTU), Military Treatment Facilities (MTF), and Health Care Benefits.
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Transition Forum: Veterans Affairs and SSDI A Forum for issues in transitioning from the military back to civilian life. Including VA benefits, Social Security Disability, and other issues.

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A forum for discussing issues with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
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Transition Issues

A forum for transition issues, including jobs, resumes, moving, and anything to do with transitioning from the military.
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Administrative Separations A Category containing forums on military Administrative Separations.

Administrative Separations

A category for forums on non-disability administrative separations.
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Drawdown Separation Boards (All Services)

A forum for news and discussion of separations boards for the drawdown of personnel.
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Line of Duty Determinations A Forum to discuss Line of Duty (LOD) determinations.

Army LOD Forum

A place to discuss LOD determinations under Army Regulations.
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PEB Community Forum Forums for discussing Physical Evaluation Board Forum site issues.

Articles A category covering points of interest and issues with the DES/IDES system. Authors of these posts are limited to the Administrator, Supermoderators, or others with special permissions.

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Lawyers Serving Warriors™ wrote on BDUBL's profile.
If you are denied an LOD, please reach out to NVLSP for FREE assistance with a rebuttal to the BCMR. If interested reach out to [email protected] or [email protected].
Lawyers Serving Warriors™ wrote on Mrr?'s profile.
NVLSP has assisted numerous service members in your position FREE of charge, particularly post discharge. If you have LOD injuries incurred on active duty and are being separated via the MRR, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]. NVLSP currently has a class action lawsuit on this very issue: https://www.nvlsp.org/images/uploads/Dkt._No_1_-_Class_Action_Complaint.pdf.
Wondering if I have a shot of potentially getting a Return to Duty on my MEB/PEB. I am a 3P0X1 working back office and have been in for 2 years. Trying to fight my MEB

Currently I have a MEB for my scoliosis of the lumbar spine for a 40 degree curvature. It started when I went to OST just to document some minor back pain to which the Captain said I could have some minor scoliosis which I have no prior knowledge or documentation of. He asked if I wanted an X-ray to which I said yes without thinking much of it. Little did I know that this opened up a case where from this one X-ray I have a 40 degree curve which is a disqualifier for not only my career field but also the Air Force. I haven't experienced any serious pain since then and it doesn't hinder me from my work but they decided even with my commander putting a comment for me to retrain they went forward with the MEB.

I am in the early stage where I have VA appointments but I haven't claimed anything other than my scoliosis and my hearing. I made sure to tell every medical person I had to meet with that I am still able to do my job and that I do not have any issues with my back. I even got a letter of recommendation from my commander saying that I should be retrained and that I am an asset worth retaining. Currently I'm trying to find an answer or if someone has a similar situation to mine where they fought to stay and potentially won. I know it may seem unorthodox but I at least want to retrain into a job like admin or supply. I do understand I brought this upon myself and I could medically retire but I am dead set on staying in. Other than this is a disqualifier according to the AFI I don't see why I can't just retrain and be on a waiver.

I have done everything in my power so far to hopefully get the approval of the board to let me continue my service. All I am waiting for right now is for all my paperwork to get set up to the board and hopefully I do not have to appeal. If anyone has any advice or information that could help me I would really appreciate it.
nguyenbpsos wrote on PtDraco's profile.
Hi PtDraco, I read your post about going through MEB (I'm in the PEB phase now) and also going to the board in Nov for DA board (06). Wanted to ask you how it worked out for you with yours and if there's any advice to share. Should I write a letter to the President of The Board? Thank you much.
chaplaincharlie wrote on Mama444's profile.
My apologies. I did not mean to sound judgemental. The thread was deleted at your request.
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