Timeline for UNFIT

So you were found unfit, and you ask yourself what happens next!?    Well now you are about balls deep in the PEB process depending on how many times you tired to the Fight the DOD.

As far as ratings go, you will receive 2 ratings a DOD rating (>30% medical retirement, <30% severance) and a VA Rating (<30% flat rate, >30% disability compensation is based on %, # of dependents) ***** VA will always be higher than army****


If you were found unfit during the informal physical evaluation board then you will be moved to the VA side of the PEB where they issue your ratings.


15 days - Issue preliminary Rating
----------You will receive a letter that give you an over all rating (rounded to the nearest 10%)
----------Also will be a list of what you were rated for  (i.e. 10% R. Knee, 5% L. Ankle 0% R. Shoulder)


************Soldier can request rating reconsideration*************
                              (Ratings CAN go DOWN)

15 Days - Reconsider your ratings


After your final rating are given to you you go to the Transition Phase

45 Days to process for separation
----------Clearing!
----------If you take PTDY and Terminal Leave this will extend extend this 45 day goal

30 Days post Separation
----------Receive VA Benefits Letter (Goal is 1 months after receipt of DD214)
*********Veteran can appeal this benefits letter*************