Good day you all. I greatly appreciate the input that people post in this forum. So I, as many of you, have been initiated a MEB/PEB. I am an Army National Gaurd Soldier on ADOS (Full Time National Guard Duty (FTNGD)) with 15+ years of Active Federal Service (AFS). My condition is a rare autoimmune disease known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA), formerly known as Wegner's Polyangiitis and has been diagnosed by military rheumatology and all records are in MHS Genesis while on FTNGD with no breaks in active service. This condition was brought on first last year and has been exasperated over the last nine or so months. I have to have regular treatments (daily medications and infusions every six months). With this my doctor has deemed me non-deployable and needing to be stationed where Rheumatologist's can treat the condition which prompted the MEDBOARD. I was told that since the condition took place while on active status and still being on active status that this will be deemed service-connected. I also read that the diagnosis according to the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 38, Part IV that the VA rates this at 100% (attached).
Question 1: So my first question is, does anyone know if this will be rated at 100% or are there other factors that determine disability or MEB rating? If there are other factors, which factors are those and can you point me in the right direction as to what regulatory guidance covers that?
Scenario: Also reading in AR 40-501 Chapter 3-1, states This chapter lists the various disqualifying medical conditions and/or physical defects which may render a Soldier unfit for further military service and which fall below the standards required for the individuals listed in paragraph 3–2. To be deployable, Soldiers should be ready to deploy within 72 hours of receipt of an assigned mission as defined in Army and DoD policy. With this condition, there is no possible way for improvement that does not involve routine medical follow ups and medications therefore I will not be put in a deployable status equating to me not being fit for continued service; however, my current Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) is a Recruiting and Retention NCO and typically do not deploy.
Question 2: My next question is am I understanding that this condition will give an unfit for duty determination; does MOS (job) and job functions play a role in that determination by the MEB/PEB?
Scenario: Lastly, I found out that the commander does a DA Form 7652, Disability Evaluation System (DES) Commander's Performance and Functional Statement. There are two questions on there that are concerning for me: Has Soldier previously held higher rank?; Is the Soldier flagged IAW any provision of AR 600-8-2? Unfortunately, both of those are YES. I was reduced in 2021 for misconduct and am currently flagged for commander's investigation which I am told will end favorably with minimal or any adverse impact by my commander.
Question 3: With this, is there any adverse impact on the MEB/PEB process or if deemed unfit and medically retire does the flag or reduction have any impact?
Sorry for all the information and questions just trying to figure out some unknown variables. Thank you in advance for the help.
Question 1: So my first question is, does anyone know if this will be rated at 100% or are there other factors that determine disability or MEB rating? If there are other factors, which factors are those and can you point me in the right direction as to what regulatory guidance covers that?
Scenario: Also reading in AR 40-501 Chapter 3-1, states This chapter lists the various disqualifying medical conditions and/or physical defects which may render a Soldier unfit for further military service and which fall below the standards required for the individuals listed in paragraph 3–2. To be deployable, Soldiers should be ready to deploy within 72 hours of receipt of an assigned mission as defined in Army and DoD policy. With this condition, there is no possible way for improvement that does not involve routine medical follow ups and medications therefore I will not be put in a deployable status equating to me not being fit for continued service; however, my current Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) is a Recruiting and Retention NCO and typically do not deploy.
Question 2: My next question is am I understanding that this condition will give an unfit for duty determination; does MOS (job) and job functions play a role in that determination by the MEB/PEB?
Scenario: Lastly, I found out that the commander does a DA Form 7652, Disability Evaluation System (DES) Commander's Performance and Functional Statement. There are two questions on there that are concerning for me: Has Soldier previously held higher rank?; Is the Soldier flagged IAW any provision of AR 600-8-2? Unfortunately, both of those are YES. I was reduced in 2021 for misconduct and am currently flagged for commander's investigation which I am told will end favorably with minimal or any adverse impact by my commander.
Question 3: With this, is there any adverse impact on the MEB/PEB process or if deemed unfit and medically retire does the flag or reduction have any impact?
Sorry for all the information and questions just trying to figure out some unknown variables. Thank you in advance for the help.
