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Originally Posted by maudigan  Jason, You stated "I would not let this slide, because while it is possible to go back and appeal after you are separated, it is easier and you are likelier to get you compensation much sooner if you are referred to DES." in another thread. I've been pursuing getting my problem corrected, but I'm getting the feeling that I will just have to seperate without an MEB.
I was curious if you meant that I can attempt to get retirement benefits after I voluntarily separate. If so, how do I do that? |
First, if you can show that your conditions are disqualifying for retention, per the regulation (which usually consists of having a definitive diagnosis of certain conditions, profile limitations, or duty limitations) then you should point that out to your PCM or discuss it/annotate it on your separation physical.
If you cannot get referred to the MEB before you separate, the route is to appeal to the Board for Correction of Military Records. It is much better to go through the MEB/PEB before you separate rather than appeal after the fact due to the ease and speed of getting your benefits.