Paperwork says refer to MEB, but I was told I was returned to duty...

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Jamminjalops

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Hello,
I'm a first-time poster here. I am an AF reservist who was on a long term order, developed fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, received a positive LOD and went through an IRILO (Initial Review In Lieu Of an actual MEB)--all while on orders. I was told I had been returned to duty with limitations and given the memo showing their decision, then they ended my orders. However, I just got access to my full records and on the IRILO Cover Sheet/Checklist it clearly says that they recommend that I go to a full MEB--not be returned to duty with limitation codes.

Am I missing something? Was there another step after this one that could have overturned this decision? If so, what step is that, and why is there no documentation of it in my records? I just need to know if this was simply a paperwork error on their part, and I should have actually gotten my MEB, or if it was officially and legally overruled by someone--and if so--who?

Also, if it was an error on their part, is there any way I can get compensated for them kicking me off of orders, when instead I should have been kept on orders for the duration of the MEB?

Thanks for any help you can provide!
 
Jamminjalops said:
Hello,
I'm a first-time poster here. I am an AF reservist who was on a long term order, developed fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, received a positive LOD and went through an IRILO (Initial Review In Lieu Of an actual MEB)--all while on orders. I was told I had been returned to duty with limitations and given the memo showing their decision, then they ended my orders. However, I just got access to my full records and on the IRILO Cover Sheet/Checklist it clearly says that they recommend that I go to a full MEB--not be returned to duty with limitation codes.

Am I missing something? Was there another step after this one that could have overturned this decision? If so, what step is that, and why is there no documentation of it in my records? I just need to know if this was simply a paperwork error on their part, and I should have actually gotten my MEB, or if it was officially and legally overruled by someone--and if so--who?

Also, if it was an error on their part, is there any way I can get compensated for them kicking me off of orders, when instead I should have been kept on orders for the duration of the MEB?

Thanks for any help you can provide!
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Sent you a private message. I would reach out to those resources and see if you have a case. They can tell you the next steps. Better to talk with experts in the process to figure out next move if you do have a play in the situation.
 
Jamminjalops said:
Hello,
I'm a first-time poster here. I am an AF reservist who was on a long term order, developed fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, received a positive LOD and went through an IRILO (Initial Review In Lieu Of an actual MEB)--all while on orders. I was told I had been returned to duty with limitations and given the memo showing their decision, then they ended my orders. However, I just got access to my full records and on the IRILO Cover Sheet/Checklist it clearly says that they recommend that I go to a full MEB--not be returned to duty with limitation codes.

Am I missing something? Was there another step after this one that could have overturned this decision? If so, what step is that, and why is there no documentation of it in my records? I just need to know if this was simply a paperwork error on their part, and I should have actually gotten my MEB, or if it was officially and legally overruled by someone--and if so--who?

Also, if it was an error on their part, is there any way I can get compensated for them kicking me off of orders, when instead I should have been kept on orders for the duration of the MEB?

Thanks for any help you can provide!
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@Guardguy11 Any thoughts?
 
Are you currently on a profile? If yes, what code is it (31 or 37)?
 
Hello,

This is a snapshot of the applicable verbiage. (I've also attached a snapshot of the DAWG's recommendation). However, my medical unit has not submitted a profile of any kind yet (although I have repeatedly requested it). This IRILO happened a while ago, and I'm primarily trying to figure out who could have overruled the DAWG's recommendation, and are they legally obligated to document that in anyway? If so, then I can ask for that documentation to at least verify that it was an intentional decision on their part to overrule the DAWG's recommendation and not just a paperwork error.

I think the fact that it was an Active Duty DAWG who recommended the MEB, but it was the AF Reserves that returned me to duty is part of what's making it so hard for me to get a clear answer.

Thanks for any help you can give!



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So what I have been told is that although the IRILO recommended to a full MEB AFPC can reverse this decision if they do not agree. You can request a IMR (independent medical review) by a provider that has not been involved in the process. You can also submit a letter. I would also check the NARSUM to see if it reflects your condition accurately.

What form is that second one? I was told by my PEBLO that there is no documentation provided for members who do a IRILO and are found fit to return. I received the exact same memo outlining my return to duty but not the second form that has the DAWGS initials and recommendations. I also did not get a form outlining all the conditions that were supposedly reviewed under the MEB process.
 
Thanks for sharing your experience! That definitely helps. I did not get the second form initially. It wasn’t until I rerequested all my records about a year later that this form magically appeared—which is what triggered me asking this question. So, maybe you can ask the base that reviewed your IRILO if they have a copy of their recommendation?

That’s discouraging to hear that there is typically no documentation when they decide to return someone to duty. I would’ve hoped that their reasoning would have had to have been recorded somewhere. I guess now I’ll never officially know if the return to duty determination was intentional or accidental… and if intentional—what the reasoning was…
 
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