Air Force IPEB results timelines

[AFPEBLO]

benitaemt

Have you talked to your PEBLO about the admin package and the dual processing requirement. Under dual processing both actions are processed and the Secretary of the AF determines which action takes precedence. If your profile was done correctly (block marked stating undergoing MEB and updated in the personnel system) then you shouldn’t be able to be separate until that code is cleared.

However, if the end result of the PEBs returns you duty then the admin package would take effect once the PEB is finalized.

[benitaemt]

Hello,

I received my rating on yesterday it is 20%. I am thinking about going to the formal board. In regards to a dual action, if my commander decides to withdrawn the separation action and go with the MEB, this will eliminiate the dual processing,right?

[Jason]

Yes. If you are no longer undergoing administrative separation, the case will proceed soley under the Disability Evaluation System (MEB/PEB).

[bigdogg1]

Originally Posted by AFPEBLO

I’m sorry if my response worried anyone. I know it’s difficult but the best thing everyone waiting for the IPEB can do is be patient.

Eight weeks is what I’m seeing as the AF IPEB’s fastest turn around but that doesn’t mean everything gets back in that time. Your findings can take longer but no, you’re not going to languish for a year(s).

Why does AFPC send out an e-mail confirming receipt and stating that results will come back within 4 - 6 weeks? In addition, if they are going to bust that time frame, why don't they inform the individual? I have multiple personnel above me that are trying to figure out what to do with me in the mean time. I should be able to tell them when I will know. I told them August 8th, because that's exactly 6 weeks from when I received the receipt. So, if it won't be done then, I am going to have problems with visitation with my kids, with supervision, and taking leave. This process blows and we should be able to call or the PEBLO should be able to call and find out where our package is in the Queue. I realize it isn't your fault or any other PEBLO's fault. What do you think?

[jgjizzle]

What exactly is my PEBLO for? He told me 6-8 weeks before I hear back from the IPEB and it has been 9 1/2 weeks now. When I called him and asked if he'd check on my case he said just be patient it will come. Why does he keep refusing to call and check for me? What if they never received my paperwork or need some more information to get it over with? How would we know if he never checks on it. Is there another way to check for updates on my own sinve my PEBLO wont do anything for me?

Bigdogg1- R u AF? I never got any e-mails from anyone stating that AFPC received my case. For all I know they never did and I will wait forever since my PEBLO wont call and verify they received it. How did you go about making sure AFPC actually got your papers? Thx.

[Jason]

I really think that there are some systemic flaws in the Air Force processing of cases. They do not have a good way to update Servicemembers on cases and there is one Dept. of the Air Force civilian to track and move cases from IPEB to PEB. I think the lack of ability to update cases is a consequence of there being more cases than can be updated by one person.

I also think the AF has a big flaw in the processing that does not readily allow for additional evidence to be submitted after the case has gone to the IPEB and before the FPEB. I was at the Formal PEB last week and I talked with some of the staff about these issues. The view seemed to be that since you can submit additional evidence at the FPEB, there is not really a problem with not having a good mechanism to submit evidence earlier in the process. You will have a chance to present your case at the FPEB. I think this is a result of having two separate boards (IPEB and FPEB) adjudicate the cases. My experience has been that the AF MEBs do not do a good job of ensuring all records go forward to the IPEB, meaning that the IPEB is at a disadvantage in making a decision based on the relevant facts. So, while true that you can ultimately present your case, they would be able to resolve more cases earlier if there were better mechanisms for ensuring accurate information goes forward. For this reason, I think in AF cases, it is especially important to review the MEB report early and disagree with any ommissions or errors. In effect, you end up having less time to prepare a good case than in the Army, in my opinion.

It would be great if they instituted a system like the Army has where you can check on your case status online. But as of now, there is no such system.