PEB challenge???

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Niels

PEB Forum Regular Member
So I got my PEB findings back with 70% combat related PTSD. They want to put me on the TDRL and see me back in July 2012.

I talked to the PEBLO and he said to challenge the TDRL, but not the percentage. I am skeptical because I am paranoid they will change my percentage if I challenge (something about being screwed by the military for over 15 years. LOL).

I called the advocate office in Ft. Lewis and they were not much help in advising me yet. They wouldn't even say much until I emailed them my 3947 NARSUM and 199.

The PEBLO said that if I have some proof from my docs at the VA they might not even have me show up before the board and just give me the permanent retirement. Does this happen?

What would you guys in the Army advise me to do???
 
Is it 70% TDRL? Keep in mind the max payment you receive from DoD, even when rated at 100% TDRL or PDRL, is 75%. The PEBLO is not allowed to give you legal advice. Search the forums and review the difference criteria for being placed on TDRL and PDRL.
 
From what I understand, the difference, or most basic consideration for being PDRL instead of TDRL is stability of the condition. I have had the issue since 2005, here it is 2011. The Docs I see pretty much see it as "stable" (as stable as PTSD gets) and don't forsee it changing much. I don't think the board saw that stuff in all the paperwork they were given. Believe me it was a few trees worth.

So my issue is that it has been this long and I am actually "stable" compared to what they think and my Docs will support my claim. So I don't want to change the rating, but would challenge the TDRL if I thought it would be prudent.
 
That's correct. Stable vs. unstable. Is it 70% VA or DoD? Also, was it the IPEB or Formal? I assume informal. Also, combat related or not? If it is combat related can you prove it?
 
Well right now in the "PILOT" program the VA gave me 70% and the iPEB accepted the finding and offer 70% TDRL. Yes the 70% is for a combat related issue and yes it has already been proven to both the Army in the PEB (it says in their findings) and the VA.

The only issue I have is the PEB says the condition is "unstable" while my Docs say it most likely will not change which actually means "stable"... I can have them document it and prove it, but should I go to a fPEB and request PDRL on this proof...?
 
The way I see it you will be payed at the 70% mark from DoD and be placed on TDRL. You will then be rated and payed at 70%-100% VA since you are eligible for CRSC (You can also apply for IU from VA). I am not that familiar with the CRSC pay, is it the same as regular VA and you just get paid that on top of Retirement Pay? If the docs say it is stabilized, why not just keep going to appointments and hopefully in 18 months at your first TDRL review try for PDRL?
 

Here's a calculator for you to use Buddy!

DFAS has upgraded their website. The new web address for their disability retirement calculator:

Retired Disability Income Estimator

This calculator only works for those who have LESS than 20 years of creditable service towards retirement, i.e., no 20 year letter.
 
NWLiveWire,
Thanks a lot, that's an awesome calculator. That may be the gayest thing I have ever said, but regardless it's a huge help; thanks.
 
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