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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
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The process for medical evaluation and physical evaluation and finally disability determination is under revision at DoD and VA as a result of the Dole-Shalala report recommendations with the goals of more consistency across service and less red tape for the Wounded Warrior. WRAMC is one of the pilot locations testing this new process.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 10 May 2008 )
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
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The medical board process is officially called the PDES, Physical Disability Evaluation System. A wounded soldier is directed to the PDES if they have a medical condition that fails to meet retention standards IAW AR 40-501, Chapter 3. The determination of failing to meet medical retention standards is made by a physician.
Questions regarding the Medical Board System should be directed to your chain of command, case manager, or PEBLO. Your Platoon Sergeant also has PEB booklets available for handout that go into greater detail about the Medical Board System.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 04 August 2008 )
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Monday, 30 June 2008 |
The Defense Department announced today, 30 June 2008, the establishment of a new Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) to review disability ratings of wounded warriors and provide another avenue of administrative recourse for our wounded veterans. The Air Force has been designated as lead DoD component for operation and management of the PDBR.
“The PDBR has no greater obligation to our wounded, ill, and injured service members and former service members than to offer fair and equitable recommendations pertaining to the assignment of disability ratings,” said Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness David S.C. Chu.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 04 August 2008 )
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
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The next step is an informal Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). As with the MEB, it is not a meeting but an exchange of assessments between an active duty Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel (PEB Chair), a Personnel Management Officer, and a physician to determine whether or not the Wounded Warrior meets retention requirements for his or her MOS. Under the new scheme being piloted at Walter Reed the VA office located at Walter Reed simultaneously evaluates the case and determines the VA percent disability rating and sends it to the PEB. The PEBLO briefs the WW on the results.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 04 August 2008 )
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Saturday, 10 May 2008 |
Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation Benefits
What Is VA Disability Compensation?
Disability compensation is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care. The benefits are tax-free.
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Saturday, 10 May 2008 |
Department of Veterans Affairs Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for Serious Disabilities
Can a Veteran Receive Additional Payments for Serious Disabilities?
VA can pay additional compensation to a veteran who, as a result of military service, incurred the loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 10 May 2008 )
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Saturday, 10 May 2008 |
Department of Veterans Affairs “Presumptive” Disability Benefits for Certain Groups of Veterans
What is “Presumptive” Service Connection?
VA presumes that specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans were caused by their military service. VA does this because of the unique circumstances of their military service. If one of these conditions is diagnosed in a veteran in one of these groups, VA presumes that the circumstances of his/her service caused the condition, and disability compensation can be awarded.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 10 May 2008 )
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
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Informal military legal counsel is available throughout the MEB and PEB process at the request of the Wounded Warrior. The counsel may review the results of the informal PEB and assist the soldier in compiling and evaluating information that supports a formal PEB, should the soldier requests one.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 January 2008 )
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
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This page will contain information about Appeals in the Disability Process.
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
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This page will contain information about COAD in the Diasability Process.
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