TDRL Reevaluation Dropped from 70% DoD to 10% — VA 100% P&T Not Considered

Background:

I was medically retired from the Army in March 2025 at 70% DoD / 100% VA and placed on TDRL.

In October 2025, the VA reevaluated me and increased me to 100% P&T for the same unfitting condition.

Shortly after, I was scheduled for my TDRL re-evaluation. During that process:

1. My reexamination was conducted by a licensed clinical social worker, even though my condition is managed by a sleep physician/neurologist. I was told the case would be referred to an appropriate physician, but that never occurred.
2. When I received my NARSUM, it failed to mention one of the core symptoms of my condition — hallucinations — and did not document chronic sleep impairment in a meaningful way.

I raised these concerns with my PEBLO. I was told to submit my recent VA decision letter showing 100% P&T and that it would replace or be used in lieu of the NARSUM because the PEB would have to accept the VA findings. I submitted the VA documentation as instructed.

After that, there was a delay due to leave/holidays, and I did not receive further updates.

Today, I received my DA-199 findings. The board found me Unfit but reduced my rating to 10% and recommended separation. The DA-199 does not reference my recent VA findings, does not mention hallucinations, and does not appear to account for the severity documented in my VA evaluation.

I am planning to consult with the Office of Soldiers’ Counsel and request a Formal PEB. I am also considering civilian counsel.

Has anyone experienced a significant reduction on TDRL despite a higher VA rating for the same condition? Any insight into how often Formal PEBs successfully challenge situations like this would be greatly appreciated.

Following. Any input to this would be appreciated.