Tag Archives: Navy PEB
When to Request a Code 13 Review of Combat-related Navy PEB Finding v. Going to a Formal Hearing
What do you do if you are a Navy or Marine Corps member being processed through the IDES or legacy systems and disagree with your initial findings by the IPEB as to whether your injuries were combat-related? There are two options- request a formal hearing before the FPEB to argue this point or waive the […]
By John Gately | Published July 7, 2019 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Code 13 Appeals, Combat-related Determinations Navy, Navy Code 13 Appeals, Navy PEB, Navy PEB Appeals | Comments Off on When to Request a Code 13 Review of Combat-related Navy PEB Finding v. Going to a Formal Hearing
Unique Way to Increase Rating for Rheumatoid Arthritis in PEB & VA Cases
In a recent case, my client had received a 40% disability rating for Rheumatoid Arthritis (“RA”) under the VA Code 5002. While this was a good initial rating, it did not reflect the real impact of this disease upon him. Sadly, he didn’t have the significant weight loss, anemia or severe incapacitating episodes 4 or […]
By John Gately | Published December 30, 2018 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Air Force MEB, Air Force PEB, Air Force PEB Appeals, Army MEB, Army PEB, Army PEB Appeals, Coast Guard MEB, Coast Guard PDES, Coast Guard PEB, Navy MEB, Navy PEB, Navy PEB Appeals, Rheumatoid Arthritis and the IDES, Rheumatoid Arthritis and the PEB, Rheumatoid Arthritis and VA Disability Ratings | Comments Off on Unique Way to Increase Rating for Rheumatoid Arthritis in PEB & VA Cases
