Can you request a transfer during the MEB Process?

[vetwife0623]

So in July my husbands case manager said that she would put in a request of transfer for Leavenworth because its so close to family. Then he was given a new case manager and she said that is wouldn't be necessary due to the fact we would be home no later than Christmas so we dropped the issue. Now today he talked to her and she said that it would probably be April or May before we get home.

My husband has Chronic PTSD, TBI and many other problems mentally. It has been difficult since he has been home over a year now and we have not seen family since Christmas of last year, because of money and they have denied him leave.

Is there any way we can get a transfer to Leavenworth?

[RikersIsland1]

If your husband is in a WTU ,

d. How do I transfer from one WTU to another? There has to be justification to transfer. For RC, HRC-A Mob Cell will publish new orders transferring the Soldier from one WTU to another. For AC, the current MTF will publish orders (TDY) transferring the WT from one site to the next. In all cases, the Triad (Case Manager, 1SG, and Medical Provider) must be involved in the decision-making and coordinate with the gaining WTU. Once at the gaining WTU, that MTF/WTU will assign or attach appropriately.

[vetwife0623]

I need that in non military jargon haha. So do you know what the appropriate justification would be? Also can you tell me where you got this from?

[RikersIsland1]

Warrior Transition Unit Consolidated Guidance (Administrative) dated 18 July 2008, page 97 d.

I believe this manual is posted on this site somewhere, if not you can google it. You basically have to get the Case Manager, 1SG, Primary Care Physician to all agree to the transfer (in the soldier's best interest) and contact the WTU facility where you want to transfer to and have them sign off on it. I don't know how hard it is to get done. If I recall, I don't think you can transfer while undergoing an MEB or PEB.

Hope this helps.

[Jason]

WTU Consolidated Guidance

[vetwife0623]

Thank you so much, at this point anything is worth a shot for us!