Commanders Impact Statement/Air Force

[3E3Cripple]

Good day all,

Just got the email to complete the CC’s impact statement form. I was advised to list not just the condition that initiated the MEB process, but all duty limiting conditions. Does anyone happen to have any advice on how to fill that out or how much detail they want to see for each condition? Is there certain verbiage? I wasn’t sure if I should just write word for word what providers have in my records, or use the 38 CFR Book C, Schedule for Rating Disabilities from the VA site as a reference. Thanks in advance!

Injury is a herniated L4/L5, prolapsed L5-S1, DDD, bi lateral pain in lower extremities, arthritis in hips, and narrowing of lower spinal canal. Had all injections which didn’t take, full physical therapy, and denied surgery for a back fusement
Other would include a full removal of carpal row in left wrist which limited mobility, atrophy, etc. Many other injuries on my record due to the nature of my job, and I’m seeing mental health.

 

[Provis]

Good day all,

Just got the email to complete the CC’s impact statement form. I was advised to list not just the condition that initiated the MEB process, but all duty limiting conditions. Does anyone happen to have any advice on how to fill that out or how much detail they want to see for each condition? Is there certain verbiage? I wasn’t sure if I should just write word for word what providers have in my records, or use the 38 CFR Book C, Schedule for Rating Disabilities from the VA site as a reference. Thanks in advance!

Injury is a herniated L4/L5, prolapsed L5-S1, DDD, bi lateral pain in lower extremities, arthritis in hips, and narrowing of lower spinal canal. Had all injections which didn’t take, full physical therapy, and denied surgery for a back fusement
Other would include a full removal of carpal row in left wrist which limited mobility, atrophy, etc. Many other injuries on my record due to the nature of my job, and I’m seeing mental health.

Commander's Impact statement should only list unfitting conditions. So conditions that negatively impact you doing your MOS. Also, that doesn't mean just referred conditions. My wife was referred for 2 conditions and her commander's impact stated 3 conditions and how they negative affected her work performance. That statement was instramental in getting the 3rd condition added as unfitting. At the NARSUM stage the docs looked at medical records and that statement and decided that there were 3 unfitting conditions instead of the 2 that she was originally referred to IDES for.

Also, in the statement make sure to list specifically how each condition prevents you from doing your job. So if you have back issues state how you can't lift objects required or if you fly how you can't fly due to it etc. If mental health is an issue your commander could state things like Soldier gets in unnecessary arguments or fails to show up for duty due to mental health etc. Hope that helps!

 

[3E3Cripple]

After reading several posts concerning the CC impact statement, and a thread by Jason Perry on another members post, I created my CC impact using the examples Mr. Perry provided and suggestions he laid out in his response to another member. I ensured I connected all injuries to why I’m unable to perform the job I have. My Senior and Captain were very pleased with it and stated that’s how future impact statements should be written. My CC and shirt waited until Master results dropped. I made it; however, I’m going to continue with the MEB. I’d like to get medically retired and compensated for the injuries I’ve accumulated over the years and save what’s not injured for my energetic 11 Month old and pursuing my Masters full-time. My command wants to talk to me tomorrow (28 May) probably one more push to convince me to retain. My shirt said they changed things in my statement. If it turns out that they downplay my conditions or anything completely different from what I wrote, can I reject their statement before they sign and send it up?

 

[Provis]

After reading several posts concerning the CC impact statement, and a thread by Jason Perry on another members post, I created my CC impact using the examples Mr. Perry provided and suggestions he laid out in his response to another member. I ensured I connected all injuries to why I’m unable to perform the job I have. My Senior and Captain were very pleased with it and stated that’s how future impact statements should be written. My CC and shirt waited until Master results dropped. I made it; however, I’m going to continue with the MEB. I’d like to get medically retired and compensated for the injuries I’ve accumulated over the years and save what’s not injured for my energetic 11 Month old and pursuing my Masters full-time. My command wants to talk to me tomorrow (28 May) probably one more push to convince me to retain. My shirt said they changed things in my statement. If it turns out that they downplay my conditions or anything completely different from what I wrote, can I reject their statement before they sign and send it up?

The answer is no. They have the authority to write whatever they like. That is the commander's discretion.

 

[3E3Cripple]

The answer is no. They have the authority to write whatever they like. That is the commander's discretion.

I knew that was going to be the answer, I was just hoping maybe I had missed a reg or something. Thanks for the reply!

 

[johnbgately]

For Air Force members, the Airman's comment section is where you can emphasize points that were missed in the Commander's Statement (AF-1185) or downplayed. It is unique to the Air Force process- the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard equivalent to the AF-1185 do not allow for comments. The Airman's comment can serve as a rebuttal to a weak AF-1185.

 

[Provis]

For Air Force members, the Airman's comment section is where you can emphasize points that were missed in the Commander's Statement (AF-1185) or downplayed. It is unique to the Air Force process- the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard equivalent to the AF-1185 do not allow for comments. The Airman's comment can serve as a rebuttal to a weak AF-1185.

Thanks! I learned something new

 

[3E3Cripple]

Had anyone had a do not retain and AFPC retrained them to a different career field? My impact statement is worded to say I am unable to complete my duties in my current AFSC and a do not retain. Would it be better to do a retain and add “with possibility to retrain”?

 

[ynks96]

Good day all,

Just got the email to complete the CC’s impact statement form. I was advised to list not just the condition that initiated the MEB process, but all duty limiting conditions. Does anyone happen to have any advice on how to fill that out or how much detail they want to see for each condition? Is there certain verbiage? I wasn’t sure if I should just write word for word what providers have in my records, or use the 38 CFR Book C, Schedule for Rating Disabilities from the VA site as a reference. Thanks in advance!

Injury is a herniated L4/L5, prolapsed L5-S1, DDD, bi lateral pain in lower extremities, arthritis in hips, and narrowing of lower spinal canal. Had all injections which didn’t take, full physical therapy, and denied surgery for a back fusement
Other would include a full removal of carpal row in left wrist which limited mobility, atrophy, etc. Many other injuries on my record due to the nature of my job, and I’m seeing mental health.

Where are the examples from Mr. Perry? I am new to this forum and I am requesting a fitness for duty evaluation for narcolepsy

 

[3E3Cripple]

Where are the examples from Mr. Perry? I am new to this forum and I am requesting a fitness for duty evaluation for narcolepsy

commanders statement help!

Good day all, I was told that the commanders impact statement is a part of my MEB packet. He was given ten days to send a response and I don't think he will because he is currently out-processing. The ten days are up so I wanted to maybe write one and have him sign it due to the fact that he...

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[3E3Cripple]

Where are the examples from Mr. Perry? I am new to this forum and I am requesting a fitness for duty evaluation for narcolepsy

I Need AF Commanders Letter Example

Hi, I was referred to a medical board six weeks ago and my commander, after being emailed 3 different times by my peblo, has still not written my letter. I would like to walk into his office with a finished letter that all he needs to do is sign, because this is just ridiculous. I have been...

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[adamjones]

Good day all,

Just got the email to complete the CC’s impact statement form. I was advised to list not just the condition that initiated the MEB process, but all duty limiting conditions. Does anyone happen to have any advice on how to fill that out or how much detail they want to see for each condition? Is there certain verbiage? I wasn’t sure if I should just write word for word what providers have in my records, or use the 38 CFR Book C, Schedule for Rating Disabilities from the VA site as a reference. Thanks in advance!

Injury is a herniated L4/L5, prolapsed L5-S1, DDD, bi lateral pain in lower extremities, arthritis in hips, and narrowing of lower spinal canal. Had all injections which didn’t take, full physical therapy, and denied surgery for a back fusement
Other would include a full removal of carpal row in left wrist which limited mobility, atrophy, etc. Many other injuries on my record due to the nature of my job, and I’m seeing mental health. Using provider notes as a reference is helpful, but I’d also recommend checking the 38 CFR guidelines to ensure the wording aligns with how conditions are rated. When I was dealing with my own paperwork, I found it really useful to get some outside help to structure everything clearly www.nursingpaper.com was a lifesaver for organizing complex medical documentation in a way that made sense. Sometimes, having that extra support makes all the difference in making sure nothing important gets missed. Hope that helps!

Filling out the CC’s impact statement can definitely feel overwhelming, especially when trying to balance between being thorough and not overloading them with unnecessary details.

 

[johnbgately]

If you wish to be found unfit, you would want to include a sentence regarding how that condition adversely affects you in performing the duties in your primary AFSC (both in-garrison and while deployed) as well as performing the physical activities expected of any Air Force member in your pay grade, regardless of career field. Conversely, if you are trying to be retained, you would only address the referred conditions in a manner that shows how each condition does not affect your ability to perform these duties while in garrison or deployed. You do not want to use language directly from 38 CFR Part 4. However, for anyone reading this post, you will find that Air Force board members really do read the AF-1185 with a fine tooth comb- especially on the formal board level- and will view the absence of a comment regarding any condition as indicating that it does not adversely impact you in the performance of your duties. Cryptic AF-1185s do not help your cause. Note- when evaluating this post, my comments are based on my experience representing Air Force members- active duty, Guard, and Reserve- in both legacy and IDES settings for the past twenty-five years.

 

[hellovietnam]

Commander's Impact statement should only list unfitting conditions. So conditions that negatively impact you doing your MOS. Also, that doesn't mean just referred conditions. My wife was referred for 2 conditions and her commander's impact stated 3 conditions and how they negative affected her work performance. That statement was instramental in getting the 3rd condition added as unfitting. At the NARSUM stage the docs looked at medical records and that statement and decided that there were 3 unfitting conditions instead of the 2 that she was originally referred to IDES for.

Also, in the statement make sure to list specifically how each condition prevents you from doing your job. So if you have back issues state how you can't lift objects required or if you fly how you can't fly due to it etc. If mental health is an issue your commander could state things like Soldier gets in unnecessary arguments or fails to show up for duty due to mental health etc. Hope that helps!

How would someone know what their unfitting conditions are?

 

[johnbgately]

How would someone know what their unfitting conditions are?

You would know that by reading the diagnoses in your medical records and reviewing these conditions against the criteria of the USAF Medical Standards Directory