PEB forum
Today I was read the results of my informal PEB. Needless to say, I'm not too happy about the results. First, a little background information.
10Sep2001 -Entered the military as a Nuclear School candidate and an E3, knowing, and being told by my recruiter and MEPS, that a condition that my brother has, Malignant Hyperthermia (MH), was not a disqualifying condition, and that I was completely good to go.
-a week or two later, while at dental, was informed that I needed my wisdom teeth yanked, so I let them know that my brothers condition requires me to have special consideration regarding what kind of anesthesia is used.
-within days, was called to medical and failed the special program screening for the Nuclear program, so I would have to reclassify as a different rate.
-reduced in rate to E1 with 0 days in rate upon completing boot camp, and reclassified as in the Advanced computer and electronics field. I became an ET and was sent through A school, C school, and then to a ship.
-had a problem with my back while on deployment in the gulf, which still gives me problems. The independent duty corpsman said it was sciatica and lumbago.
-passed an overseas screening to live in Japan while my ship homeport shifted, and lived in Japan for a year.
-while in Japan I developed IBS symptoms, but was never seen for it out of embarrassment.
2007 -transfered to shore duty stateside
-the back flared up and I was LLD for 2 months, PRT waived. Did physical therapy for 3 months.
2008 -because of the desire to have children, decided to get tested for MH. The test is only completed in Bethesda, MD, and involves a leg muscle biopsy. I test as Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptible. 30 days convalescent leave and full recovery.
-after the surgery i was seen for the IBS symptoms. Chronic Diarrhea. 3 months later I was diagnosed with IBS. Given 8 immodium per day to help symptoms, along with an anti-depressant for gastro pain. I stopped taking the anti-depressant because it was causing headaches.
Dec 2008 -Medical board was started for MH because of my concern for worldwide assignment due to the lack of ability to handle a MH episode on ships and foreign assignments.
25Feb2009 -Package sent to PEB including MH, IBS, Back pain, and chronic cough
Feb 2009 -FEV1 from military civilian doctor is 59%. Given inhaler for Asthma.
Mar 2009 -FEV1 from same doctor is 55%. Given Flovent, 2x2 per day.
25Mar2009 -Received Informal PEB results. Fit for Full duty.
When speaking to a naval reserve JAG officer that was set up next to the Balboa PEBLO office, she commented that the main reason that it was FIT, was that my Non-medical assessment basically stated that I can do my job and I'm not affected by my conditions. The JAG officer was a reservist called back to active duty specifically to help medical disability cases, and had formerly been the representative for PEB cases for 3 years. I've done a lot of research into the DES, and she basically stated what I already knew about the NMA.
I have a few comments. I am on shore duty. My command is one that doesn't document missed hours, and if you aren't feeling good, you can go home. My job consists of searching google all day, and taking out a small bag of trash. There is no possible way that any disability accept decapitation could prevent me from doing my job. That is a problem with getting a NMA that properly explains the problem. To get one that would say otherwise would be lying on the officers part.
My job in the navy is as an ET. As an ET, I'm expected to do 3 years sea duty, 3 years shore duty. I don't agree that a condition that causes you to be non-worldwide assignable is NOT a disability. Being non-worldwide assignable causes me to not be able to do my job. If I can't do sea duty, I am not promotable, not retainable, and not doing my job. That is the basis of a disability.
I have 2 questions that you guys might be able to field.
1- Does the Existed Prior to Service 8 year rule round up like the years in service does when calculating disability?
2- When administratively separated, can you still receive VA disability compensation for the other disabilities that aren't the ones that caused you to be separated? and if not, why?
Today I was read the results of my informal PEB. Needless to say, I'm not too happy about the results. First, a little background information.
10Sep2001 -Entered the military as a Nuclear School candidate and an E3, knowing, and being told by my recruiter and MEPS, that a condition that my brother has, Malignant Hyperthermia (MH), was not a disqualifying condition, and that I was completely good to go.
-a week or two later, while at dental, was informed that I needed my wisdom teeth yanked, so I let them know that my brothers condition requires me to have special consideration regarding what kind of anesthesia is used.
-within days, was called to medical and failed the special program screening for the Nuclear program, so I would have to reclassify as a different rate.
-reduced in rate to E1 with 0 days in rate upon completing boot camp, and reclassified as in the Advanced computer and electronics field. I became an ET and was sent through A school, C school, and then to a ship.
-had a problem with my back while on deployment in the gulf, which still gives me problems. The independent duty corpsman said it was sciatica and lumbago.
-passed an overseas screening to live in Japan while my ship homeport shifted, and lived in Japan for a year.
-while in Japan I developed IBS symptoms, but was never seen for it out of embarrassment.
2007 -transfered to shore duty stateside
-the back flared up and I was LLD for 2 months, PRT waived. Did physical therapy for 3 months.
2008 -because of the desire to have children, decided to get tested for MH. The test is only completed in Bethesda, MD, and involves a leg muscle biopsy. I test as Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptible. 30 days convalescent leave and full recovery.
-after the surgery i was seen for the IBS symptoms. Chronic Diarrhea. 3 months later I was diagnosed with IBS. Given 8 immodium per day to help symptoms, along with an anti-depressant for gastro pain. I stopped taking the anti-depressant because it was causing headaches.
Dec 2008 -Medical board was started for MH because of my concern for worldwide assignment due to the lack of ability to handle a MH episode on ships and foreign assignments.
25Feb2009 -Package sent to PEB including MH, IBS, Back pain, and chronic cough
Feb 2009 -FEV1 from military civilian doctor is 59%. Given inhaler for Asthma.
Mar 2009 -FEV1 from same doctor is 55%. Given Flovent, 2x2 per day.
25Mar2009 -Received Informal PEB results. Fit for Full duty.
When speaking to a naval reserve JAG officer that was set up next to the Balboa PEBLO office, she commented that the main reason that it was FIT, was that my Non-medical assessment basically stated that I can do my job and I'm not affected by my conditions. The JAG officer was a reservist called back to active duty specifically to help medical disability cases, and had formerly been the representative for PEB cases for 3 years. I've done a lot of research into the DES, and she basically stated what I already knew about the NMA.
I have a few comments. I am on shore duty. My command is one that doesn't document missed hours, and if you aren't feeling good, you can go home. My job consists of searching google all day, and taking out a small bag of trash. There is no possible way that any disability accept decapitation could prevent me from doing my job. That is a problem with getting a NMA that properly explains the problem. To get one that would say otherwise would be lying on the officers part.
My job in the navy is as an ET. As an ET, I'm expected to do 3 years sea duty, 3 years shore duty. I don't agree that a condition that causes you to be non-worldwide assignable is NOT a disability. Being non-worldwide assignable causes me to not be able to do my job. If I can't do sea duty, I am not promotable, not retainable, and not doing my job. That is the basis of a disability.
I have 2 questions that you guys might be able to field.
1- Does the Existed Prior to Service 8 year rule round up like the years in service does when calculating disability?
2- When administratively separated, can you still receive VA disability compensation for the other disabilities that aren't the ones that caused you to be separated? and if not, why?
