Jason Perry

Hi Jason
I’m hoping to get some direction and I was wondering if you could help me with something or point me in the direction of someone that can I was found unfit for duty for mental health after deployment in 2022 in the Air Force reserve I have an LOD for mental health. I was told I was going to be medically. Retired I have 11 or 12 good years medical has been very difficult and they told me that my NARSUM expired. And that I would be sent back to Wright Patterson Air Force Base for another fit for duty report that was in July 2024. I contacted my unit several times a month asking when I was going to be sent to WP for the exam. About two weeks ago we have a new command that contacted me and said I was not going to be medically discharged even though I am not introduce they are not going to allow me to relist. By reenlistment is option in September 2025.

I never wanted to be out of the military. I wanted to finish my 20 years. I don’t understand how they cannot medically retire me and let me leave the military unfit for duty without anything being done. Could you respond to this on how to get in contact with you?

Hi Perry I have a question about my MEB. So my MEB was completed a month later I got Into trouble DMV Off post. Can my CG chapter me out for a first time DMV they are trying to chapter 14 serious offense. My case was dismissed

Hello Mr. Perry, I hope you are well sir. Currently I am a USAF Reservist with 6 years prior AD. On Friday 21 March 2025 I received my VA Disability rating and also had a back-payment processed and submitted to me. Today I heard back from the IPEB and the findings were unfit for PTSD at 70%, not permanent and not stable. I was also recommended to be placed on TDRL. My question is, will I be receiving my VA disability check starting 1 April or will it not be until I ETS and retire? I've heard that is the case for AD SM's, but I cannot find any info about this being the case for Reservists or not. I am trying to get my life in order after all of this and the treatment I have been going through over the last year, so I would like to be able to plan and budget accordingly.

Thank you very much for your time and any/all help you or someone else may provide.

-D

I was a victim of a sexual assault and at the time I was given a 10% disability. I didn’t understand how they only gave me 10% however I was very traumatized and my immediate need was to just remove myself from the environment to feel somewhat safe. The person who assaulted me shot and killed this made the situation even more traumatizing. I want to put it in a request to change my disability separation to military retirement pay. I did just about 10 years in the Navy in my plans was to continue my career to retirement before this incident happened. I’m trying to find out what direction to go to request this in justice? that incident happened in 1998 and unfortunately, became news worthy there was no privacy.

Hi Mr. Perry,

I am almost complete with my MEB. I am going to sign for my ratings this weekend, but I wish to appeal my ratings with a private attorney. Can you please send me the list of attorneys you have?

My situation: Army, Active Duty, 90% proposed VA rating, 30% DOD rating. I wish to fight for 100%. They gave me 0% on sleep apnea even though I was diagnosed in service, and I require a CPAP machine for life. I have done two sleep studies, have all documentation. I was also rated 0% on knee and back pain even though I was airborne qualified, in an airborne unit with more than 10 jumps.

I would be greatly appreciative of any contacts who may be able to help. Any adjustment in ratings for knee/back/sleep apnea would get me to 100%.

Hey Mr. Perry, I have a question about my current situation in the Army, I found out today that my body is all sorts of messed up and was told I’m unfit to continue serving due to a slew of medical issues such as spinal abnormalities and hip deformities that were worsened during service and training accidents towards the beginning of my career. My issue other than that is Ive been gaining weight like excessively and im on a dead man profile awaiting my MEB to actually initiate, I failed H/W and was counseled by my command team and both agree that I should seek a medical exemption although they don’t have any solid knowledge if my situation permits even a temporary exemption to keep me for initiating a admin sep due to this being my second time failing (my first time was I took leave and was just irresponsible with what I ate) they both want me to get out medically but just have no solid answer whether not my inability to do anything physical training wise for the Army as well as the inability to really do anything in my personal time physically. Do I have a chance on getting an exemption to close the gap till I get a MEB initiated?

Hello Mr. Perry,

My husband is going through the IDES process. He has been rated as 100% Permanent and Total on the VA side and 90% on the DOD side. He was referred by our State’s Surgeon as being unfit for PTSD along with 6 other conditions. His DOD rating is not inclusive of the PTSD. When he was initially referred, the MEB doctor reviewed his documents and said he needed to submit additional documentation within 2 days so that he could make his determination for PTSD before it went to the board. Well to our surprise, we found out the MEB doctor actually submitted the referred conditions, minus PTSD, the same day even though he told him to submit them within 2 days. So needless to say, his packet was never evaluated with PTSD as a referred condition by the board. As a result, he did an informal appeal to add it. Today, we found out that his DOD rating was actually classified as 90% TDRL which is very puzzling being that his conditions require him to be on 2 different blood thinners for life. He was also notified that his PTSD is not unfitting though he has documentation indicating that it is. They have assigned him an attorney for a formal appeal in February, but I’m wondering if he needs to get his own for a better chance at winning.

Mr. Perry,

Good evening, I am a junior officer of four years (still a 1LT) enlisted for three. I'm facing officer elimination Ch 14 4-2b but I recently began the MEB process. My question is what happens from here or what takes precendence? I'v heard a different answer from everyone such as the MEB will take precedence, CG makes finall decision, and my admin sep takes precedence. Which if that was the case why would they even allow me to start the MEB process. I just finshed my last VA appt. I received my GOMOR and instead of going to elimination board I submitted a resignation. I have not heard anything regarding my resignation for 3-4 months now. During that time is when my MEB started. I essentially just want to know how the process works so I can be prepared or get excited I'll medically seperate. My MEB is for my back but during my PTSD exam I explained how my PTSD led to my misconduct, not sure if that allows for a nexus or not between the misconduct even though it is not my referred contention. Thank you for your time.

hey Jason whats your advice on my MEB if i just got in misdaminor my frist time and i am a good soldier love to show up early for work, but i got into one trouple.

How do you expose DFAS retired military pay for stealing PDBR retro pay from soldiers? Also, using a false discharge to tax nontaxable income as stated in the DODFMR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just wanted to say Hi old friend!!

Hello Mr Perry
I’m in the MEB process since September 12, 2024. However I did submit my REFRAD with request ETS date of May19, 2025. The REFRAD hasn’t been approved as yet it is going through the necessary process. My question will this have any negative effect on my MEB.

Hello Mr. Perry,

I have a question about the Army Board of Records Correction. I was medically retired in 2010. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by my GP at Madigan. The MEB board conveyed through the Jag attorney and PEBLO that I had to be diagnosed by a Rheumatologist before they could consider adding it on my list of unfit conditions. I was diagnosed while on TDRL. After going back and forth with the board through the Jag Attorney they weren’t going to add it. So I asked for a formal hearing to fight it. As I was in the hallway waiting to go in front of the board the Jag Attorney walks out and tells me that the he has good news and bad news. He said that the board was going to remove my unfit conditions of lower back and feet because I had them as a reservist before I was put on active duty status “pre-existing” but they would add Fibromyalgia. Now because it had been such a long time I had forgotten that I lost my arches and injured my back originally during my first four years in the military as active duty. So I signed the paperwork. Years later I realized the error but was unsure if I could appeal to the Army Board of Records Correction due to the 3 year statute of limitation. But I believe where there’s a will there is a way and it starts with gathering evidence. So I start gathering all my records. I realize right away that I don’t have any of the finalized paperwork from the Med Board, they had only sent me my Retirement orders. I didn’t have the updated 199, no medical records from the final assessment, nothing. So I request my C-file which took a year and half and my Congress women to get, check my records on AKO, check IPerms, request everything from the National Archives. Each has a few pieces of it but no finalized 199. So finally get a hold of the department that houses those records and request them three times but never receive them. Today I called them and all the cosmic tumblers must have been aligned because I got everything electronically sent in 5 minutes. So I start reading and realize they didn’t remove my feet and back, they just added them to the rating of fibromyalgia quoting the 38CFR code section 4.14 avoidance of pyramiding. Now red flashing lights are going off, they didn’t just brow beat me courtesy of the Jag lawyer, they screwed me in an illegal application of the VA law. My feet and back have objective and quantitative evidence and diagnoses and do not overlap the fibromyalgia, nor did the VA view it that way. So after all that, my question is what are the odds of the Board of Records Correction waiving the three year statute? Have you seen them waive it under similar circumstances? Thanks so much for your time?

Hello Sir,

Hello. I have been Active Duty 6 years and in the Air Guard one year. My conditions from active duty are worsening due to my Guard duty. I am non deployable, My Dr. has written me a letter recommending MEB. My psychologist is also writing a letter. What do I need the letters to say? I receive 70% VA disability currently.

The Dr. at our clinic said I should've been med boarded out of active duty and recommended me waiving the MEB in the guard to get out quickly. My commander wouldn't sign the paperwork so now I am electing to do the MEB. Now that I want to do the MEB the DR. is saying she can try a PEB but it might not work. What do I do?

Good afternoon Mr. Perry,

I recently received a decision on my IRILO of disqualified with no service connecting LOD's. After my IRILO was submitted, my case manager advised me that only my mental health conditions were included in my case. I am currently rated at 100% P&T by the VA with these related duty limiting service-connected conditions:
-70% Generalized Anxiety Disorder
-40% Lumbosacral Strain with Degenerative Arthritis
-40% Voiding disorder
-20% Radiculopathy of Left Lower Extremity (Sciatic and Femoral)
-20% Radiculopathy of Right Lower Extremity (Sciatic and Femoral)

I am in the Air Force Reserve now with prior service-connected injuries from my Army National Guard time. I have hard copies of the flight doctor sick call documentation involved with my initial back injury as well as a memo from the Army National Guard administratively closing my LOD from that injury incurred on an active-duty deployment for OIF 14. The reason stated is, "minor injury will not cause a long-term effect nor will require additional medical treatment" dated 13 January 2015. 10 years later it has affected most aspects of my life.

I have a few questions regarding where my case stands now.

1) Can my physical disabilities be added into my case during a further review? I will be disagreeing with the AFRC/SG decision and pursuing additional review and still cannot believe my case manager dropped the ball on including the largest physical restricting conditions.

2) Now that I am now in the AF Reserves and my prior service injury has been aggravated by basic duty/job requirements rendering me unfit for duty as an aircraft maintainer, will the AF recognize the attempt at obtaining a LOD for my back injury even though it was unjustly administratively closed? I am in constant fear that any movement or event will completely immobilize me again wondering if I can even recover.

3) Should I wait to contact a legal representative? I have not received the IRILO decision on paper yet so I do not have a lot of the particulars, but I know I will have to continue battling if I want the possibility of CH61 retirement.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my questions and I greatly appreciate any help/guidance that may be given!

Very Respectfully,
Thomas Clare

Greetings Mr. Perry,


Thank you for your valuable insights and advice for service members seeking reliable information. I have received a GOMAR and initiation of elimination proceedings. With six years of service, I am currently in the IDES process. My attorney and I are preparing to submit a rebuttal to the Secretary of the Army. I have completed my VA exams and am awaiting the results. My PEBLO has informed me that my IDES process cannot be forwarded to the PEB until the Secretary of the Army makes a decision.


I have been told that the IDES process for MSG and above can be forwarded to the PEB without delay. I am under the impression that the Secretary of the Army will not be informed about my IDES process if it is not PEB-complete when they review my case. Could you please provide insight on this topic and any relevant regulations that I can present to my PEBLO?

Good Evening Mr. Perry,

I am respectfully seeking your guidance on CRSC and if I’m eligible. I served for six years. I originally was not medically retired but proceeded with a BCRN case and became retired. Now that I am retired but the board put 100% PTSD DOD non combat..

Background and Service History

• Service: Served honorably in the Marine Corps as a Marine Security Guard and Inventory Management Specialist.
• Deployments: Served in high-risk locations including Buenos Aires, Yaoundé, Frankfurt, and Ho Chi Minh City.
• Conditions: Faced constant threats, frequent alarms, and high-stress environments simulating combat conditions.

Disabilities

• Primary Disability: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), linked to both combat-related stressors and Military Sexual Trauma (MST).

Key Evidence

• Combat-Related Stressors: Detailed accounts of high-intensity assignments, including high-risk diplomatic missions with constant threats.
• Medical Records: Comprehensive medical documentation linking PTSD to service-related events.

My argument is that MSG was a hazardous duty that was simulating war and attributed to my PTSD.

Do I have a chance?

Good day Mr Perry, I hope you're doing fine. I am writing this post to get your astute insight on my current MEB situation. I was Diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia and recurent Rhabdomyolysis secondary to acute appendictis. I did my biopsy at Walter Reeds which confirmed MH. My reffered conditions are Rhabdo and MH. Do you have any knowledge on how the Dod rates residuals to RHabdo of 4 muscle groups in both left and right legs? Also what is the anagulous rating for MH ?

In 2006 I was separated via admin from the Navy after found fit by MEB but after sent to Sea Duty screening I was told I could not stay in due to that same medical condition( seizures and migraines ). I am currently 100% disabled veteran due to those same conditions awarded back in 2018. I know that the Navy and Marine Corps were using this loophole to avoid paying out medical discharge severance or avoid awarding medical retirement. I believe since I was Fleet marine force I was considered useless to the Navy even though I was also Pharmacy Tech. I was given severance pay which is way lower than medical severance pay. I am now 100% through the VA. My question is what are my options? Do I go the BCNR ? Or is there another way to med retirement etc? If there are options and are they any individuals that can help me? At this point I would like to get the discharge upgraded and then possibly seek med retirement. Any help is appreciated and thank you .

Mr. Raven.....I am in the Air National Guard and have a total of 19 years of service (13 AD/AGR & 6 as a drill status guardsman). Is it possible to retire and receive a retirement check immediately based off a VA rating and concurrently receive VA disability pay? For instance, if a person is rated at 90%, completed 20 years, can they receive both or is it just for AGR/AD members?