Important Update re Navy IDES Case Processing
Reason for Delay: As many of you are aware, the Navy PEB experienced a software glitch with its new case management system- the Naval Disability Integrated Tracking System (“NDITS”)- on September 11, 2025, which has effectively prevented it from adjudicating cases since that time. The term NDITS is likely not new to some of you, as the Navy has been attempting to bring it online in one form or another since 2022. Three years later, it still faces problems, with the shutdown only exacerbating delays.
Progress: As of today, some findings are being sent out via NDITS on previously adjudicated cases. I have received cryptic notices that two of my clients’ cases have been adjudicated and have been sent to their PEBLOs for release to the respective members. Who are they? I have no idea, as the notice only gave the NDITS case number and VTA Case Numbers. But the good news is that this means the system is slowly getting back online. The findings currently being sent out as of today most likely represent decisions on VARRs or cases adjudicated before September 11, 2025.
Impact on Formal Hearing Schedule: As for those of you who have requested formal hearings, the PEB will resume holding formal hearings from December 1, 2025, to December 15, 2025, and then take a holiday break, resuming hearings on January 6, 2026. They will hold approximately 50 hearings per week for the time being and then attempt to increase the pace to 72 hearings per month as time progresses.
Impact on Cases Currently Being Held on the MEB level: For those of you whose cases were held at the MEB level and not submitted to the PEB due to the software glitch, your PEBLOs are receiving guidance now as to when to submit these cases to the PEB for review. Currently, they will not be able to provide you with more information than what I have just shared, but this may change over the next few days. However, the best course of action is to use this time wisely to gather any additional medical and non-medical evidence necessary to help achieve your desired outcome.
