3rd officer review on mental health normal??

[Cheykelly1112]

I am currently going through med board and talked to peblo and said it was with the 3rd officer … I was referred for mental health… I have done some research that it is required a 3rd officer look at mental health cases.. but I also hear diff things from diff people .. can someone please help with this info ?

USN

 

[downandoutsailor21]

I would go off the research you’ve done & what you seen in writing instead of what you’ve heard people say. I’m hoping it’s not too much longer for you. *fingers crossed*

 

[JRod79]

I am currently going through med board and talked to peblo and said it was with the 3rd officer … I was referred for mental health… I have done some research that it is required a 3rd officer look at mental health cases.. but I also hear diff things from diff people .. can someone please help with this info ?

USN

I too was referred for mental health and required a third officer to review my case.

 

[000]

Pulled this from SECNAV M-1850.1; dated Sept. 2019. Maybe this helps.

Board Composition

(1) The IPEB will normally be comprised of two Navy or Marine Corps Line Officers and one Navy Medical Officer O-4 or above. The Line Officers will be field grade or, for enlisted cases, may be a non-commissioned officer(s) at the E-9 level. At least two members of the board will be uniformed Service Members for all cases; a civilian equivalent to the officer member is authorized for three-member IPEBs. As needed to expedite case processing, PPEB is authorized to convene two-member IPEBs (one Line Officer and one Medical Officer). Two-member IPEBs will adhere to all requirements, specifically including the assignment of a third board member in cases with split opinions. At least one member of the board will be a uniformed Service Member for all cases.

 

[chaplaincharlie]

The IPEB is often composed of three people. With COVID the files are being route in turn to all three IPEB members. This is the new normal.