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Definitely talk to an attorney. I don’t know whether there is any distinction between an informal and formal LOD but I don’t think the MEB or PEB has authority under regulation to overturn an LOD.

You really need to ask your attorney this question. They know the facts of the case and probably have a pretty good read on how your General handles cases.

Chaplaincharlie is correct about the concurrent processing. What this means is that the PEB and the admin sep each work to conclusion. It will be up to the separation authority whether to approve the medical retirement or the admin sep. This means that that the medical retirement could be...

This precisely right. The two processes run concurrently and final action on the admin sep is put on hold until the results of the PEB. If medical retirement is approved, the separation author

Why would you think that someone receiving VA disability at 100% rate would not be approved for a VA home loan? Financing is done through lenders, just like any other home loan. The VA only guarantees the loan, they don’t finance so you would need to look at the lender overlays to find out...

I would also like to see if anyone has insight on this. I’m pretty sure that the MEB/PEB can’t change an LOD yes to a no. What would be the point of doing a full LODI if the PEB can simply change it or disapprove it?

Don’t worry about being a “good client.” It’s your case and you are paying the attorney to assist you. If you have questions, ask. Your attorney may not realize you don’t understand something. One of the few things you can do wrong is not be truthful with your attorney.

r/o bipolar is not a diagnosis. It means rule out bipolar.

The regulation prohibiting concurrent receipt does not authorize waiver of military pay by the services. In fact, what you mentioned is pay avoidance, not a waiver of military pay. Soldiers should be paid by the unit and then report it to the VA. If, under those rare circumstances, the drill...

No! That is incorrect. First, you cannot waive military pay. Second, even if you could the 4 days of military pay is almost always higher than the 4 days of VA disability you must waive - sometimes substantially. You waive day for day, not month for month. 100% disability is around $106 per...

You should check out the USARC video on YouTube about VA disability. You can particirate in the Reserve and only waive the number of days you performed duty. In a month you attend drill you must waive 4 days of VA disability. If you VA payment is $3106, you would waive $414 but retain your...

I don‘t know about the Navy, but for the Army the entire process can take a long time. Your case shouldn‘t take too long since it’s going through Notification procedures rather than Board procedures. It doesn’t need to go through the Board of Review.

This is not that unusual. You have described the situation correctly. The med sep and admin sep actions run parallel. A final decision is not made on either until both processes are complete and then it goes to the Secretary or delegee to determine which separation will be approved. It...

Probably, but you need to ask your commander to do a formal LOD. It is best to report it right away.

An Article 15 does not stop the MEB.

The Naby may be a little different than the Army but Ron is partially right. If UCMJ action is being contemplated you can be retained on active duty past your ETS. However, a legal hold may only refer to administrative separation. In other words, they can keep you on active duty rather than...

You can get SSDI while assigned to the WTU as you are unable to perform normal work. I don’t think going through an MEB while remaining assigned to your regular job would qualify.

The MEB is completely separate from the administrative separation - at least until the end. If he gets into the MEB/PEB process the separation authority will make a decision at the end whether to medically or administratively separate him. He won’t be discharged until the MEB/PEB is complete...