Here are two versions of the House and Senate bills that are moving forward that would change benefits for Servicemembers and Veteran's.
H.R. 1538 "Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act" and S.1606 "Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act"
A few high points include a mandatory review of all military disability cases where the Servicemember was separated at 20% or less. This would only apply to cases decided since Sept. 11, 2001. I would rather see all veterans eligible for review, but this is a partial step forward.
A requirement for the services to use the schedule for rating disabilities as applied by the VA and as interpreted by the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) (this is huge as far as ensuring...
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I am a E6 in the Marine Corp with 10 years active duty, I did not have this medical condition before I entered active duty in 1996.
I suffer from severe migraines w/aura and photophobia resulting in dizzy spells and occasional blackouts.
I was put on limited duty back in 2004 for approximately 8 months, I told the neurologist they were under control with the meds because I didn't want to be put out so he took me off limited duty..However they have proggressively gotten worse to the point where I am depressed and have panick/anxiety attacks. I was dropped from training at DI school and now being relieved as a recruiter (good of service) because of this medical condition I was just recently in a car accident in a goverment vehicle...
What all do they look for in the blood tests at MEPS? I have been recently diagnosed with Hemophilia and I know for sure that it did not exist prior to joining the military. Is Hemophilia something they test for? The one I am concerned about is Hemophilia A Factor VIII. Right now I am on a roll doing some research and found that certain factors in my job can cause a person to develop this disease... It is a common misconception that it is ONLY a hereditary disease...
Attached is an info paper on Air Force Disability Evaluation System.
Here is a link to DOD Wounded Warrior website: http://www.defenselink.mil/home/features/2007/walter_reed/
Came across this post that member Brianwl wrote in the River Front Times. http://news.riverfronttimes.com/2007-08-22/news/shattered-truths/
Thanks, Brian, for getting the word out!:D
Better Pay for Combat-Related Disabilities?
Tom Philpott | August 23, 2007
Bush Backs Separate Combat-Related Disability System
The Bush administration is preparing a legislative proposal to present to Congress in September that would establish a separate and, under most circumstances, a more generous disability package for service members who are injured in war or while training for war, sources said.
Under the plan, recommended by the Dole-Shalala commission, service members found unfit for duty as a result of combat or combat-training injuries, regardless of the number of years served, would qualify for an immediate lifetime annuity from the Department of Defense.
Annuity amounts would be based on the formula used to calculate...
Below is a quick brief of what I have going on. My biggest concern is a dash dash dash rating. My Narsum has just been dictated and I have yet to sign it. I am a Soldier with the 10th Mountain Division for 6 years. I have made it to the rank of E-5 Promotable and held a position of that of an E-7 for the past 2 years. My PEB packet also has a Line of Duty that states degenerative Joint Disease. I don't know what other info you might need but I would like to know what I am up against. THnak you for your help. Here is basicly my med history.
MED HISTORY
12 JUN 01— Seen at Charlotte NC MEPS and evaluated by 2 surgeons for right knee
condition and stability.
22 JUN 01— Waiver for right knee granted. With a P2 given at entrance...
Chadeo757,
Welcome to the PEB Forum. I moved your post over here to keep the other thread on topic.
Here is a link to the DFAS section that deals with retired pay:
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredpay.html
Here is a link on expedited claims processing for servicemembers disabled on active duty: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors/ . Eligibility is limited to those who became disabled after 1 October 2001.
Hey guys, I've been through the whole process and got my med discharge, got through the VA claims process with a surprising amount of ease. My situation was straightforward: I was hit by a car overseas and knew I wouldn't be able to do my job or meet physical standards.
However, my shipmate wants to know the difference between getting a medical discharge and just finishing out his enlistment. He has a back problem that's causing him to consider the med board route. One example of the difference is the discharge code (is that the right term?) where if he got a med discharge he may be eligible to NOT be recalled to active service. I know the Navy benefits are not very attractive compared to the VA, my monthly VA check is non-taxable...
AR 635-40, para 3-2, states, "Presumptions
The following presumptions will apply to physical disability evaluation:
a. Before and during active service.
(1) A Soldier was in sound physical and mental condition upon entering active service except for physical disabilities noted and recorded at the time of entry.
(2) Any disease or injury discovered after a Soldier entered active service, with the exception of congenital and hereditary conditions, was not due to the Soldier’s intentional misconduct or willful neglect and was incurred in line of duty (LD).
(3) If the foregoing presumptions are overcome by a preponderance of the evidence, any additional disability or death resulting from the preexisting injury or disease was caused by...
This report is a few years old but it has some good information:
https://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/Public/Library/Atlas/atlas.html
Statement of Senator Levin:
http://www.senate.gov/~levin/newsroom/release.cfm?id=278885
Text of Senate Bill: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s110-1606
Text of the House Bill:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-1538
This bill was passed by the House of Representatives on March 28, 2007.
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredpay/retiredpaycap.html
Notice that disability retired pay is still capped at 75%. This should not change any decisions for Chapter 61 retirees over twenty years of service as they still get the better of the two amounts (retired rating percentage of pay vs Length of Service percentage of pay).
It applies to retirees who retired after December 31, 2006. Here is the text of the law:
SEC. 642. INAPPLICABILITY OF RETIRED PAY MULTIPLIER MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE TO CERTAIN SERVICE OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN EXCESS OF 30 YEARS.
(a) In General.--Paragraph (3) of section 1409(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(3) 30 years of service.--
``(A) Retirement before january 1...
Folks,
When we start talking about MEB/PEB about various injuries we seem to always overlook one huge thing and it is critical that it is attended to.
When you receive an injury that is from some form of violence, you could very well develop some level of PTSD. Here's a link to information about PTSD.
www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/understanding-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-symptoms
It is very difficult for us to admit to ourselves that there may just be something psychologically wrong with us and society doesn't help.
But, you need to seek help.
Another issue is when we come to the realization that we cannot do the things we used to be able to do due to illness or injury. This is one I have a whole lot of experience...
Here are two sample memos, one for COAD and the other for COAR. Chapter 6, AR 635-40 covers this topic in detail. The eligibility criteria for continuation in either component is covered in paragraph 2 of both memos. Basically, it is more than 15, less than 20 yrs of service, or qualification in a shortage MOS, or disability as a result of combat or act of terrorism.
I found this interesting link for SOCOM servicemembers. It has links to service specific information applicable to non-SOCOM servicemembers as well.
http://www.socom.mil/care_coalition/home.htm
This thread is devoted to the relationship between PDES and VA benefits. It includes special areas such as Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP), Combat Special Compensation and Taxation of Benefits.
If you have the time and the interest, check out these reports from RAND. Not light reading, but there are some interesting insights.
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1228/
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG369/
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Hello, I'm a 26 year old female that has been having chronic ab pain since Aug 2005, I've been thru the tricare referral process and the off base specialist stated I needed a "Gastric Pacemaker" and has the test, lab results etc to prove this... So now, I found out that the base "SGH" denied the procedure stating that it is still "experimental" and that it cost to much for tricare he then informed me that he us going to start a MEB on me to have me medically discharged. Help, I've been in the Air Force for 8 years and 3 months, and just reenlisted for 5 more years. I want to feel better, currently I'm given Vicodin, Hydrocodne, etc for pain but nothing to fix me, if they say I'm unfit fine, but I want to be retired not just...
http://www.defenselink.mil/prhome/docs/rand_disability_1005.pdf
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