Can anyone tell me about the FEB experience?

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Kelly M

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I got my date to go to the board 4 Feb, I am curious about the proceedings.
Does the board grill you?
Is the assigned counsel the type to fight for you?
What all should I take? Letters/profiles/therapy notes?
What is the atmosphere like?
I talked to an attorney there and he seemed cool but Id rather hear from someone's experience.
 
What branch? What location?

You should be working with counsel now or at least have one appointed that you're in contact with. This way you can forward all appropriate documents, letters, notes, etc. Have a copy of your own with you as well.

You might receiver more advice with expanding on your situation. However, that's at your discretion.
What are you appealing from the IPEB? Are you trying to have conditions added or a change of fit/unfit finding?
 
I agree with pittpan2005 on needing more info. I am Air Force and just had a formal board in December. More than willing to share advice with more info on type of docs to take and what you're fighting for (fit/unfit).
 
Thanks for chiming in I appreciate any incite.
AF heading to San Antonio
I was seen as Unfit for duty which I am not arguing but the diagnosis on the paperwork was wrong for my knee. It is 5x worst according to my surgeon. I am also trying to add my back condition to Cat I
 
Kelly M said:
I got my date to go to the board 4 Feb, I am curious about the proceedings.
Does the board grill you?
Is the assigned counsel the type to fight for you?
What all should I take? Letters/profiles/therapy notes?
What is the atmosphere like?
I talked to an attorney there and he seemed cool but Id rather hear from someone's experience.
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I went to the FPEB for a return to duty. I did not get grilled at all. In fact, it went so well I was very surprised that I was again offered PR. I was only asked two questions. Now on the other hand, I had a friend go one month after me for the same condition, asking for return to duty, and they grilled her like crazy. It was strange to me as we had the same board members. So in regards to that, its a toss up. I would say though if you are wanted a higher rating then def be prepared for questioning. I had heard in the past that the counsel wasn't that great, mainly because they answered to AFPC, meaning that was their boss. Now they are a separate entity and I thought my counsel did an excellent job. When you get there, and counsel is assigned, your appointed counsel is going to ask you what you want. They'll give you their advice but they will do what it is you want them to fight of. They will go over the questions they will ask you during the hearing and prepare you for possible questions from the board members. Take everything with you! If they don't want or think it isn't needed, nothing is lost. You def don't want to get their unprepared. You will have a lot of down time and if you aren't driving you will need a rental. Nothing is within walking distance. I got there on a Thursday, met with my counsel and didn't go back until the next Tuesday to prepare with my counsel. Had my board on Wednesday afternoon, got the results Thursday morning. Good luck and hope this helps!
 
I have a formal peb scheduled for 15 Feb. I submitted all documentation and don't plan on attending the board in person. I was told I can be available for questioning via VTC or phone call. There was a condition I added due to not getting my medical records in time because of a civilian treatment facility.I also submitted new ROM tests as well as an administrative error on one of my ratings. I was already rated at 70% DoD 80% VA. How long after the board do you get their ruling? Also, if they agree with your evidence, how long until you receive your new ratings/199?
 
Take your own copies of everything, in a carry on. My Vol II of my medical records were lost, my luggage didn't make the connecting flight. The airline delivery couldn't get on base. I couldn't get an online visitor pass because I wasn't stationed there, therefore no cac or outlook. Had to borrow an AF SP girls PT gear to wear to my appointments because it was the only type of "uniform" I could get my hands on. Got my luggage the morning of my hearing, with the help of a civilian lodging manager. My lawyer was awesome and explained both sides of possible outcomes and how long it would take to change the package, ect... The hearing is very "formal" as they record it and have to read a lot of mandatory script. My lawyer did most of the talking. The board questioned me for about 5 minutes, just to get more detail about symptoms and everyday life. They did not grill me at all. And my lawyer actually went over possible questions, so nothing unexpected. It was actually the least stressful part of the trip. The anticipation is the worse part. The board met for about half an hour directly after, and I sat in the lawyers office with him. And they called him in and had my results and my lawyer showed me where to sign to accept or rebut, given a copy, and went out to eat with my lodging suitemate to celebrate our retirements...

Try not to psych yourself out. Know that's easier to say than do, but the board is 3 Col; 2 doctors- one family practice, one flight med and their lawyer, who didn't say a word during the whole thing or to me. Just making sure it was recorded and done correctly.

Hope this helps.
 
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