Posted on Apr 5, 2016
CPT Christopher Beck
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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.
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SGT Ben Keen
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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.
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SFC Trevor Sauders
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SGT Ben Keen - Who said he's even qualifys for a Med board?
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SGT Ben Keen
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SFC Trevor Sauders - No one said he was, that is the question he is trying to answer. With his Honorable Discharge in hands, even with injuries that may qualify him for a MEB, it might be too late for those actions to be taken. I think that is what he is trying to figure out.
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SSgt Koree Copeland
SSgt Koree Copeland
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SFC Trevor Sauders - I have yet to be obligated to explain anything I get from any disability. I'm just curious as to what you're talking about.

Regards,

-Cope
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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SFC Trevor Sauders -
OH How Well I Know ~~ It Was Actually The VA Whom Disabled Me, Not Military Combat.
And I've Been Fighting THEM For Decades. ~ And They Can Be SO Much Fun ~ Myaz
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COL Deputy G2
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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.
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If you are still in the Guard then you can go to an MEB.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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Gentlemen; Although We've Been Told We Can Get Help From Our VA,
It's Tougher Than A Rail Road Nail To GET The Help From Them, BUT They Are EXCELLENT At Dodging The Issues & Giving Us Referrals, And The Referral Do The Same !
~"It's A ZOO Out There" ! ~
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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
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CPT Christopher Beck
CPT Christopher Beck
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There was no demon medical or medical discharge. I was TXARNG and the said va would take care of us and only LOD I have is the incident report after the injury where I had to write my version for the PH paperwork they were sending up.
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LTC James McElreath
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I personally feel that he has the TBI in his records , so like the Col stated, have it added to his already existing medical record. I am not sure, but for him to back on duty they will have to find him fit for duty?. In my case I was injured on active duty, and nothing came of it until I was released from AD. The VA had my medical records and sent them forward and I received my VA Disability rating. But I was advised my disability was based on the higher based injured body part, and they do not add other injured parts to your established disability rating. Now that I am out of the service, nobody knows how or who is responsible to issue my purple heart?
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Am I still eligible for a medical review board even though I been honorably discharged?
SSgt David Howard
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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
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SSgt David Howard
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read up on DD Form 149, or we can talk about it!
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SSG Waldo Yamada
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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.
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SPC Paul Jennings, J.D.
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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.
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SFC Daniel Faires
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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
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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I Was Doing Some Research To Find Some Information About Some Of Our Benefits And Inadvertently Ran Across This From Benerfits.Gov , So I Asked:~
~~ "Is A Military Veteran Entitled To Care And Supplies,
Through ANY VA Facility, Regardless Of Where He Resides"? ~~
And Here's Their Reply; But Keep In Mind, As I Quickly Discovered, "Just Because We're Entitled To These Benefits It Does NOT Mean "We'll Actually Get Them" ~ And As For Myself? It's Been About A FIVE YEAR Battle TRYING To Get A Portable Oxygen Machine So I Can Leave The House And Go Elsewhere For A Few Hours.~ And The Battle Continues On.

But Here's Their Response. The 1st Line+ Tells It All, The Rest Is What To Do If You Live Outside The U.S. Or Have Other Extenuating Circumstances ~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAVE It, You May VERY WELL Will Need It.~~~~~~~~~~~~
"YES, a military veteran can receive medical products from out-of-state VA facilities, even if they are not living there. However, the veteran must be eligible for VA care without needing to enroll or be enrolled in VA health care 1. The eligibility for community care is dependent upon a veteran’s individual health care needs or circumstances 1. In most cases, veterans must receive approval from VA prior to obtaining care from a community provider 1. VA staff members generally make all eligibility determinations 1. Please note that VA is not authorized to ship medications or medical/surgical supply items outside of the U.S. or its territories 2. If you’re a veteran who lives overseas, you remain entitled to the benefits and services you earned through your military service. Most VA benefits are payable regardless of your place of residence or nationality 3. If you’re moving outside the U.S., you’ll need to sign up for the Foreign Medical Program. Through this program, VA will pay for certain needed health care services received in foreign countries to treat a service-connected disability or a disability that’s making a service-connected condition worse 4.I hope this helps"
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SSG Edward Tilton
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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
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SPC James Harsh
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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
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