Physical Evaluation Board

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In the United States, the Physical Evaluation Board ("PEB") is a board within each military service that

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"determine[s] the fitness of Service members with medical conditions to perform their military duties and, for members determined unfit because of duty-related impairments, their eligibility for benefits pursuant to chapter 61 of Reference (c) [10 USC Chapter 61]...Service members may appeal the decision of the PEB. The PEB process includes the informal physical evaluation board, formal physical evaluation board and appellate review of PEB results."

The Physical Evaluation Board is an important part of the Disability Evaluation System and determines whether a member should continue to serve in the US military and, if not, what military disability benefits and compensation the member may be entitled to receive. Military compensation and benefits are different from Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and compensation, though within the framework of the Integrated Disability Evaluation System process the ratings supplied by Veterans Affairs are binding on the military.

The legal authorities for the Physical Evaluation Boards and Disability Evaluation System processing follow the normal framework of the hierarchy of legal authorities within the United States. [1]

Within the regulatory regime, the U.S Department of Defense is higher authority over the individual military services, and to the extent that service regulations conflict with Department of Defense regulations, the latter should generally prevail unless Congress has specifically granted the service secretaries authority to decide a specific issue. Of note in reviewing the "law" of Physical Evaluation Boards and the Disability Evaluation System is that the various military service regulations generally lag behind more recent regulatory issuances of the Department of Defense.

Applicants have the right to an MEB, the right to an impartial review of the MEB and to appeal the MEB, the right to a formal Physical Evaluation Board hearing, and the right to appeal the PEB's findings. The result of the Physical Evaluation Board and the Disability Evaluation System process overall may impact the member's total compensation, entitlement to compensation, healthcare benefits (including for eligible dependents), and miscellaneous benefits that any length of service retiree is entitled to receive.

Statutory Framework

Title 10 United States Code ("U.S.C.") Chapter 61 is the main statutory authority for the Secretaries of the Services Departments to retire or separate members for physical disability. [2]

Regulatory Framework

The Department of Defense and military service departments have promulgated regulations implementing the laws contained in 10 U.S.C. Chapter 61. The Department of Defense regulations are superior authority to any conflicting military department regulations. Later regulations also generally take precedence over earlier regulations, unless there is specific authority to the contrary.

Department of Defense Regulations

  • Department of Defense Instruction 1332.18.
  • Department of Defense Manual 1332.18 Vol. I.
  • Department of Defense Manual 1332.18 Vol. II.
Department of the Army Regulations
  • Army Regulation 635–40.
  • Army Regulation 40-501.

Department of the Navy Regulations

  • Navy 1850.4E.

Department of the Air Force Regulations

  • Air Force 36–3212.
  • Air Force 48–123.

Department of Homeland Security/Coast Guard Regulations

  • COMDINST 1850.2D.

Unofficial Websites

Physical Evaluation Board Forum.

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References

  1. ↑ Law of the United States#Sources of law
  2. ↑ "Title 10 U.S.C. Chapter 61" . Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  3. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1201 - Regulars and members on active duty for more than 30 days: retirement" . Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  4. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1202 - Regulars and members on active duty for more than 30 days: temporary disability retired list" . Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  5. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1203 - Regulars and members on active duty for more than 30 days: separation" . Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  6. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1204 - Members on active duty for 30 days or less or on inactive-duty training: retirement" . Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  7. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1205 - Members on active duty for 30 days or less: temporary disability retired list" . Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  8. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1206 - Members on active duty for 30 days or less or on inactive-duty training: separation" . Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  9. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1206a - Reserve component members unable to perform duties when ordered to active duty: disability system processing". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  10. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1207 - Disability from intentional misconduct or willful neglect: separation". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  11. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1207a - Members with over eight years of active service: eligibility for disability retirement for pre-existing conditions". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  12. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1208 - Computation of service". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  13. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1209 - Transfer to inactive status list instead of separation". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  14. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1210 - Members on temporary disability retired list: periodic physical examination; final determination of status". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  15. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1211 - Members on temporary disability retired list: return to active duty; promotion". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  16. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1212 - Disability severance pay". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  17. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1213 - Effect of separation on benefits and claims". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  18. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1214 - Right to full and fair hearing". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  19. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1214a - Members determined fit for duty in Physical Evaluation Board: prohibition on involuntary administrative separation or denial of reenlistment due to unsuitability based on medical conditions considered in evaluation". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  20. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1215 - Members other than Regulars: applicability of laws". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  21. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1216 - Secretaries: powers, functions, and duties". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  22. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1216a - Determinations of disability: requirements and limitations on determinations". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  23. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1217 - Academy cadets and midshipmen: applicability of chapter". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  24. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1218 - Discharge or release from active duty: claims for compensation, pension, or hospitalization". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  25. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1218a - Discharge or release from active duty: transition assistance for reserve component members injured while on active duty". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  26. ↑ "10 U.S. Code § 1219 - Statement of origin of disease or injury: limitations". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
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