How do I appeal the PEB determining that I am unfit for duty?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:50:01 -0400

Last year I spoke up during a PHS that I was recently diagnosed with postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. The PEB investigated and although my civilian psychiatrist and PHA/MHA person for the Army all noted me as stable and non medication dependant with no lingering, apparent diagnosis, they found me unfit. I want to appeal, but I'm not sure how. I read about presenting new evidence, finding legal errors they made, and/or personal statements. I need advice please!

Response by CPT Wayne Price made Oct 6 at 2020 5:07 PM

CPT Wayne Price — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:07:45 -0400

Seek legal advice from former JAG officer.

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Oct 6 at 2020 6:37 PM

LTC Trent Klug — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:37:48 -0400

Are you, or did you, undergo a MEB with regard to this? If so, you had a MEB attorney who could/would advise you. Did you receive a DA199? If so, you had the option of disagreeing with the informal board and requesting a formal hearing.

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Oct 6 at 2020 6:49 PM

LTC Trent Klug — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:49:03 -0400

I should also add that your PEBLO would also have been able to guide you in this process as well.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2020 8:08 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:08:26 -0400

Who recommended you to the PEB?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Oct 6 at 2020 8:29 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:29:28 -0400

Did the PEB recommend a MEB- normally they do. Contact Jag and ask them. There may be nothing you can do till the MEB.