Posted on Apr 1, 2019
AN Kae Graham
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Posting on behalf of a friend, there question is as follows:

I’ve received an email from the Navy to come in for my PEB. i got out on TDRL and was bumped to PDRL in July.I have been on PDRL since July of last year with the VA and I don’t understand why I would have to go in with the Navy when Im receiving 100 percent from the VA already. I’ve been out since November of 2017. What am I supposed to do?
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SFC Casey O'Mally
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This looks like someone didn't close out this Sailor's record. It shows the Sailor as TEMPORARY disability retirement, not PERMANENT. If the Sailor was indeed bumped to the PDRL, then the Sailor needs to contact the PEB and/or the PEBLO and straighten it out. Likely all that needs to happen is the PEB needs the record of finalization and movement to PDRL instead of TDRL. But the Sailor needs to get on this NOW so that if PEBLO says (s)he still needs to go do the exam because it won't be straightened out in time, the Sailor may need to bite the bullet and EXECUTE rather than risk termination of retirement pay.
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CSM Danny S.
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I read through the docs you posted and it seems they want to reevaluate you. Take your VA docs and then schedule a medical eval. The Navy doesn't answer to the VA so they can have you come in. The real problem is that they have you listed as temporary disabled and this is most likely why you got the letter. The real task will be to get the Navy to change the TDRL rating. You should have nothing to fear unless you are gaming the system.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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It depends on the DD-214. Look for "separation code" and "re-entry code." That will say whether or not can re-enter.

The 100-percent service connection has little say when it comes to re-entry, since VBA regularly adjusts drill pay for Reserve/Guard duty service member who are also 100-percent service connected disabled. However, if you have completed your 8-year military service obligation, then you're not subject to recall.
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Can medically retired personnel with 100% disability be recalled?
CAPT John Kittler
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Having had a chance to review the letter, if you want to keep your retirement pay, contact the POC shown on it. During the process, let them know you thought you were on the Permanent Retired List. Send them any paperwork you have for that (hope you still have it) if asked or allowed, otherwise take it to the exam. If you have to, get a date for the exam and report to it. At one time there were about 14 different personnel systems in DoD, each stove-piped and each with its own data. That was supposed to be fixed so something might have fallen through, but it looks like someone did not get the word you were on the permanent list. Respond to this letter, because it is clear that your retirement pay depends on it.
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CAPT John Kittler
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One other comment: Having looked at this again, note that the VA and Military systems are two separate things. That just re-enforces my advice.
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
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Generally no, however the VA can review your rating at any time. There are many conditions that are otherwise expected to improve. Additionally, does your VA document say 100% and permanently disabled? If not you may have a further challenge. Your status within the Naval system is what is important. You mention medical retirement? Could there be something that has caused them to rethink your status, not out of the question. Contact the office that contacted you, take all documentation related to your current status, it may just be an oversight or mistake. Good luck, and thank you for your service.
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SFC George Smith
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its Going To Take An Act Of Congress... Figure The Odds...Thanks For The Share
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MAJ Javier Rivera
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Weird! I would call whoever is the POC and inquire. Keep in mind that the services and VA never talk so for all purposes you might be an able body.
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AN Kae Graham
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Thank you Sir, which would take priority? If the service determined that my friend and I are medically fit without regard to our VA paperwork, would we have to report and if not would there be punishment. I am on the same bot essentially as far as paperwork not being uniform.
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MAJ Javier Rivera
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AN Kae Graham I would assume VA trumps Navy, but I could be wrong. Very important to pick up the phone and see what’s going on.
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CAPT John Kittler
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Each will make it's own determination. evidence from the VA, however, would be persuasive.
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MSgt Wayne Mangum
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Thanks for letting me know about this !
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SSG Ken Steinhoff
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Anything can happen. If they loss some, part or all of your paper work, it is up to you to prove it. And then they might not believe you. Show them you were medically retired with the VA paper work showing you are at 100%. And follow up with the VA so they can help you from working things from their end.

To let you know 3 years after I got out they came after me for a $2,000 for a advance payment for a move I did. I told them that I did handed my weight tickets and got the final payment and I sent a copy of my bank statement. I found out that the hard drive drums on the main frame physically broke into pieces. I ask them "if I resubmit the weight tickets I would be defaulting the government" So this is what happen. At this time I was closing on a new home and they would not let me use my VA load until I paid them back the $2000. So even if you are right, your are still wrong when it come to the Goverment.
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PO3 Coy Coleman
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Remember that time you tried to stiff me for a medical bill for $4500 and I fought a running battle with the VA for over 3 years? I do. STOP EMAILING ME WITH YOUR TRASH!
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