USMC | DRB | 2012_Marine | MD1201310
” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge. There is no requirement or law that grants recharacterization solely on the issue of obtaining veterans benefits and this issue does not serve to provide a foundation upon which the Board can grant relief. Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-02360
The examiner opined that the CI’s condition was stable and his functional status depended on his getting a restful night’s sleep using the CPAP or Bi-PAP machine which was variable.The second commander’s statementdocumented that the CI’s medical condition prevented him from engaging in both soldering and MOS related tasks as he was unable to sleep without a CPAP or BI-PAP device by his side and his medical condition adversely impacted his unit’s readiness. RECOMMENDATION : The Board...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD 2012 01039
A CPAP machine was ordered and the examiner changed the profile to a P-4 profile. There is no evidence of a PEB document for review in this case; however, the Board was able to confirm that the CI was separated for OSA and received severance pay. In consideration of this evidence, and IAW DODI 6040.44, the Board must recommend a separation rating of 50% for the OSA condition.
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801967
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENT Applicant’s Issues 1.Youth and immaturity and personal problems mitigated to his misconduct 2. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge. Regulations limit the NDRB’s review to a determination of the propriety...
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801311
Due to the nature of these violations the NDRB determined the awarded characterization was appropriate and an upgrade would be inappropriate.After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Record Entries, Discharge Process and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found ADDENDUM: Information for the Applicant Complaint Procedures : If you believe that the decision in your case is unclear, not responsive to the issues you raised, or...
USMC | DRB | 2010_Marine | MD1001827
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. Relief denied.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0902115
The NDRB has no jurisdiction over reenlistment, reentry or reinstatement into the Navy, Marine Corps or any other of the Armed Forces, and is not authorized to change a reenlistment code.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entriesand discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ” Additional Reviews : After a...
AF | PDBR | CY2013 | PD-2013-01581
The Board’s assessment of the PEB rating determinations is confined to review of medical records and all available evidence for application of the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) standards to the unfitting medical condition at the time of separation. The examiner noted some mild swelling and minimal tenderness below the patella with a “tendency to sublux medially” and the CI was given a soft knee brace with a patella cut–out.At the MEB examination on17 June 2004, 6...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0501254
PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION As the representative, we ask that consideration be given to equitable relief, as this is a matter that involves a determination whether a discharge should be changed under the equity standards, to include any issue upon which the Applicant submits to the Board’s discretionary authority, under SECNAVIST 5420.174D. No indication of appeal in the record.031028: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge with the least favorable...
AF | PDBR | CY2012 | PD2012 00905
Separation Date: 20060420 The CI continued to require CPAP for the severe OSA. Providing orders showing that the individual was retired with permanent disability effective the date of the original medical separation for disability with severance pay.