My husband just got the results of his MEB back from his PEBLO, and as expected, he will be sent to a PEB. He is planning on applying for a COAD. Can anyone give me a little insight to acceptance rates, or the likelihood that his request for a COAD will be approved? Here is a little background:
My husband is an O-3 with 14 years of active, and 4 years of Natl. Guard service time. He was enlisted for 10 years before getting commissioned several years ago. He is a wounded warrior, and was referred to an MEB for wounds he sustained in combat. His doctors have offered to send him to a WTU during his surgeries, healing, and MEB process, but he declined. His unit had been more supportive than we could have ever hoped for, and has allowed him to put his medical health and MEB/PEB process first, and work when he is able. He has pretty extensive nerve damage from his injuries, but is still a very competent soldier.
When my husband met with his PEBLO today to discuss a COAD, she said that a soldier in a WTU was almost guaranteed to have their COAD approved. Did my husband lessen his chances of a COAD approval by not going to a WTU? How long does the approval process take? Would his branch be able to give any insight into his chances of getting approved? He was enlisted Infantry, got commissioned as an Infantry officer, and switched to Quartermaster branch after getting wounded
It is just really hard to plan on retirement and transitioning out of the Army, while simultaneously hoping that the COAD is approved. Any insight to the COAD approval process would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you to anyone in advance
My husband is an O-3 with 14 years of active, and 4 years of Natl. Guard service time. He was enlisted for 10 years before getting commissioned several years ago. He is a wounded warrior, and was referred to an MEB for wounds he sustained in combat. His doctors have offered to send him to a WTU during his surgeries, healing, and MEB process, but he declined. His unit had been more supportive than we could have ever hoped for, and has allowed him to put his medical health and MEB/PEB process first, and work when he is able. He has pretty extensive nerve damage from his injuries, but is still a very competent soldier.
When my husband met with his PEBLO today to discuss a COAD, she said that a soldier in a WTU was almost guaranteed to have their COAD approved. Did my husband lessen his chances of a COAD approval by not going to a WTU? How long does the approval process take? Would his branch be able to give any insight into his chances of getting approved? He was enlisted Infantry, got commissioned as an Infantry officer, and switched to Quartermaster branch after getting wounded
It is just really hard to plan on retirement and transitioning out of the Army, while simultaneously hoping that the COAD is approved. Any insight to the COAD approval process would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you to anyone in advance