So I was injured 1.5 years ago. Broke my heel, 3 surgeries and now fused ankle. Finally after being disapproved for a 3rd period of LIMDU I am told I will be referred to the PEB. My PEBLO is still "gathering info". She is meeting with me next week. So what happens next? I am on I&I duty and have had to figure most of this out for myself. I am a GySgt with 17 years. My plan is to reject the PEB findings and submit TERA. Anyone in a similar situation that can fill me in?
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Slow rolled?
I am in almost the exact same situation - to include being on I&I. I am currently awaiting the results of the PEB (any day now) but can walk you through the process. The short response to your plan is that - yes, you can submit for TERA in lieu of a medical retirement. The advantage of this is that you will, if found to be more than 50% rated by the VA, draw concurrent pay (i.e., retirement check and VA disability). However, the fitness determination is what makes you eligable for TERA. That determination is made by the PEB and you have to get to that point.
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TERA.
For future visitors, the TERA program no longer exists for at least one service..the Army. The case discussed above is USMC related.
“The Army has ended the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) program. Service members eligible for TERA must have submitted a request through their chain of command by January 15, 2018 for early retirement consideration. The authority to approve TERA was terminated on February 28, 2018.”
As stated earlier, TERA retirees with a VA rating of 50% or more are eligible for CRDP.
Ron
For future visitors, the TERA program no longer exists for at least one service..the Army. The case discussed above is USMC related.
“The Army has ended the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) program. Service members eligible for TERA must have submitted a request through their chain of command by January 15, 2018 for early retirement consideration. The authority to approve TERA was terminated on February 28, 2018.”
As stated earlier, TERA retirees with a VA rating of 50% or more are eligible for CRDP.
Ron
Air Force doesn't have TERA either. Confirmed by AFPC
More TERA.
I infer from the comments associated with TERA that the services used TERA in different ways.
The Army used it as a force reduction measure.
"...enacted 31 December 2011, authorized the military services to offer early retirement to Service members who have completed at least 15 years of active service. This is a discretionary authority and not an entitlement. The Army has elected to use this limited program as part of a comprehensive force management strategy to shape the force. It does not apply to Service members of the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve."
Ron
I infer from the comments associated with TERA that the services used TERA in different ways.
The Army used it as a force reduction measure.
"...enacted 31 December 2011, authorized the military services to offer early retirement to Service members who have completed at least 15 years of active service. This is a discretionary authority and not an entitlement. The Army has elected to use this limited program as part of a comprehensive force management strategy to shape the force. It does not apply to Service members of the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve."
Ron
Correct. The Marine Corps also used it as a force shaping tool after the big 2 wars were over. Now, from my understanding, The Marines Corps only allows it for "hardship" ( which has about 95% disapproval rate) and "medical".
I was not breifed that one at all. But that would be for a reserve retirement. I have 18 good guard years and 15 of those are active duty time. So it wouldn't of helped in my situation
Eligibility, General.
DoDI 1332.46, December 21, 2018 SECTION 3:TERA PROGRAM PROCEDURES SECTION 3:TERA PROGRAM PROCEDURES.
1. ELIGIBILITY. To be eligible for early retirement, a Service member must:
a. Be currently serving on active or full-time National Guard.
b. Complete 15 or more years of active service upon the effective date of retirement.
c. Meet grade, skill, years of service, and other eligibility criteria as established by the Secretary of the Military Department concerned and as provided in this issuance and Section 4403 of the NDAA for FY 1993, as amended.
[Note: At least one of the services has discontinued the program.]
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/133246p.pdf?ver=2018-12-21-122012-280 <---LINK
Ron
Once again my unit really messed up. Can't fix it now since I'm off the AGR tour almost a year
TERA is still an option in the Marine Corps per MARADMIN published in March 2019- must have 15 years, unfit finding. Almost always approved per my conversation with HQMC.