Medical Separation and Retirement
Monday March 10, 2008
When a military member has a medical condition (including mental health conditions) which renders them unfit to perform their required duties, they may be separated (or retired) from the military for medical reasons. The process to determine medical fitness for continued duty involves two boards -- One is called the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), and the other is called the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB).
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I WAS SEPARATED FROM ARMY NATIONAL GUAD
HERE IN PUERTO RICO.THIS WAS 2 AGO REASON HIGT BLOOD PRSURE.THEY SEPARATE ME WITH WHAT THEY CALL EARY RETIREMENT PLAN BUT MEVER I RECIVE A DISCHARGE AND
NEVER TOLD ME MY VENEFIT, I WAS WANDERING IF YOU HAVE SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I TRERE OF TRAYING TO GET IN CONTAC WITH NATIONAL GUARD HERE SND NEVER GET AN ANWERS FTROM THEN
THAKS
I was just recently medically separated from the US Army and had to go through a third board witch is called the PDA. It was explained to me that this third board is to check the other two boards findings. I am fairly sure this is a new thing since no one I know, whom has had to undergo a MEB, had to go through this third board.
THANK DANIELLE FOR THE COMENT.I NEVER KNEW IT WAS A THIR BOAD BECAUSE NOBODY TOLD ME ABAT IT; IF SOMONE HERE IN PUERTO RICO SEE THIS AND LIKE TO HELP PLESE LET ME KNOW. THANKS
I was informed that I would have two choices a 15 year retirment or go to a medical board. No one can explain this to me.this year should make 20 years of credible service for retirement, i have 23 years for pay. i was active duty 69-73. I had a heart attack several years ago they lost my records now they are talking of a 15 year retirement. please tell me what this consists of. thanks.
Maybe someone can help me. I am 40% through the Department of Veterans Affairs. I am in the reserves right now. Can I recieve a medical retirement from the US Army I have been in for 10 years. It is very possible that my percent will increase to 60% soon.