Is there an Army get protecting soldiers from being demoted while on Med Board?

CPL Rashen Harris — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:07:44 -0500

Response by CPL Rashen Harris made Dec 5 at 2019 6:08 PM

CPL Rashen Harris — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:08:55 -0500

Is there an Army regulations?

Response by Dod Civilian made Dec 5 at 2019 6:57 PM

Dod Civilian — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:57:18 -0500

If a Service Member already has an Administrative Action Pending, found unfit by the MEB and separated/retired, it is considered duel action, and they could case by case still move forward with a loss of stripe etc. it is highly recommended that people Contact counsel for information/assistance.

Response by 1SG Dennis Hicks made Dec 5 at 2019 7:03 PM

1SG Dennis Hicks — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:03:05 -0500

BY demoted are you asking CPL to SPC with is a lateral transfer ?, if you are saying pfc/pvt and there are grounds for reduction the you are out of luck.

Army Regulation 635–40

Response by SFC Marc W. made Dec 5 at 2019 7:05 PM

SFC Marc W. — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:05:53 -0500

While in medboard you are still subject to all UCMJ and army regulations. A medboard does not provide you any special protections. In fact, if you were to say pop hot on a urine analysis, you could be chaptered and be removed from the IDES process, thus being left to make your own claim with the VA once you're out, assuming of course your discharge allows that benefit. Someone in the IDES process is still subject to their command.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2019 7:10 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:10:02 -0500

Of course not. A soldier can be processed for chapter at the same time as a med board.
Regulation is AR 635 - 40

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Dec 7 at 2019 11:57 PM

SPC Stewart Smith — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 23:57:02 -0500

No.