This is my timeline:
IPEB Recommended disposition: The board finds the Soldier is physically unfit and recommends a rating of 10% and the soldier's disposition be separated with severance pay.
Disability is permanent and stable.
IPEB Administrative determinations: The disability severance pay was not awarded for a disability incurred in a combat zone or incurred while performing combat-related operations as designated by the Secretary of Defense.
IPEB Instructions and advisory statements: The Soldier's combined disability rating is less than 30%. However, the Soldier qualifies for permanent disability retirement based on the Soldier having 20 years of Active Federal Service.
PEBLO recommends: Ask the PEB to change "separated with severance pay" to "separated with permanent and total"? This is a simple administrative change. I have been waiting since 11 JUN 19 for a response from the PEB. Appears not to be a simple change as the PEBLO makes it sound.
Questions:
Why isn't the disposition separated w/P & T from day one? Looks confusing to give a Soldier w/20 years of AFS a severance pay.
What regulation/SOP determines it should P & T?
