Am I still eligible for a medical review board even though I been honorably discharged?

2016-04-05T09:07:12-04:00

I am a Wounded veteran Iraq. Is a med review board possible after an honorable discharge. I was in the national guard but title 10 active duty when injured in a mortar attack and LOD but was never afforded the opportunity of a med review. I was returned to duty the next day even though I was injured and later the VA found I had TBI, hearing loss and have developed asthma due to deployment and burn pit exposure.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Apr 5 at 2016 9:19 AM

2016-04-05T09:19:26-04:00

What would you gain from a medical review board? If you got your honorable discharge and the VA has recognized your injuries as being service connected already, I personally do not see a medical review board being of any good use. Of course, I am not a benefits expert or anything like that so if there is some added benefits other Veterans like yourself can gain from the medical review process it would be great to know them.

Response by SPC James Harsh made Apr 5 at 2016 9:57 AM

2016-04-05T09:57:56-04:00

It sounds like you are asking for the medical discharge and already have Honorable. So I'll guess you don't have remaining IRR. For the Guard ETS that would be through the state, which you probably know. For those that don't know a benefit such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill is rated 60% for a 1year deployment in the Guard. A medical discharge would award 100%. So, the VA doesn't recognize the Guard discharge, you must be talking about your AD DD214. I wouldn't have the foggiest, probably would have to find a legal expert that can help navigate something like that. I had a similar occurrence with an IED and charlie mic and it wasn't until the VA started addressing it. I know there is VOC rehab if this is school related and that may be the simplest route if you know what you want to do. Good Luck

Response by SPC Paul Jennings, J.D. made Apr 5 at 2016 11:46 AM

2016-04-05T11:46:44-04:00

Yes, a med board is possible but it's a tough road. Essentially, you need to petition for a return onto active duty, which requires a lot of legal work and arguments, for the purpose of receiving a med board. It is not impossible to do, but many veteran organizations have no clue how it is accomplished and will tell you to just apply for additional VA benefits instead.

Response by SSG Waldo Yamada made Apr 5 at 2016 1:19 PM

2016-04-05T13:19:43-04:00

To get your DD214 corrected please go to http://arba.army.pentagon.mil/. But it depends the severity for medical retirement. Did it hinder your work or living while on duty? I hope your case is justifiable. And I wish you luck on your future endeavors Corporal. Also remember, they state this as a last resort. So, if you can prove call the last unit's PAC clerk that discharged you and tell them to correct it. IF that fails, try this one.

Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA)

The Army Review Boards Agency serves as the highest administrative level for review of personnel actions taken by lower levels of the Army and administers a number of boards including those listed below.

Response by SFC Daniel Faires made Apr 6 at 2016 7:43 AM

2016-04-06T07:43:40-04:00

Honestly after reviewing your profile, a medboard would most likely give you the following:
A severance check:
Why because you you have a masters degree, you have a great advantage over a lot of Servicemembers and you amount of time in is not long enough to most likely qualify for the retirement ID Card and TRICARE for life.

What are you trying to gain exactly from the hassle of requesting a medboard?

What are the reasons ? It's an interesting concept but if you are getting compensated from the VA that's all you would get anyway

Response by SSgt David Howard made Apr 7 at 2016 6:59 PM

2016-04-07T18:59:05-04:00

I Don't know much about your case, But If, the VA found you have , TBI, hearing loss and have developed asthma due to deployment and burn pit exposure, did you have a ADA Form 3349, before you retired, Read DODI 1332.38 @ 6.1.7, and 6.5, contact me @ [login to see] , or [login to see] , and I can provide you more information

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2016 7:28 PM

2016-04-12T19:28:43-04:00

If you are already discharged you can go to VA hospital and get diagnosed by a medical professional, in regards to some TBI issues the medical profession can determine whether or not they are sve connected. It also helps to have witness statements that can connect it. Your medical discharge should prove a certain extent of disability. Also you could supply VA with demob medical documentation and LODs

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Mar 18 at 2018 8:21 PM

2018-03-18T20:21:22-04:00

I had the same problem. I went to the VA and was rated over 30% I then submitted my case to the Army Board for Correction of Military records. They retired me and I was awarded my pension from my separation date. The VA supposedly uses the same rating criteria so they have to accept their rating. 30% or over you are supposed to be retired. The process took five years and my pension was 30% of BP. Good Luck

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2018 10:45 PM

2018-03-18T22:45:12-04:00

Why would you go to a Medical Review board if you already have been discharged. Look up the purpose of a medical review board- I think you mean a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). That is where they evaluate if you are fit for duty. You are already out so there is no need for determination. You need to submit your medical documents to the VA for compensation.