Prevent Delays ♦ Reduce Frustration ♦ Achieve the Best Possible Outcome 2013 Permanent Limited Duty and Expanded Permanent Limited Duty PEB Liaison Mr

Prevent Delays ♦ Reduce Frustration ♦ Achieve the Best Possible Outcome

2013

Permanent Limited Duty and Expanded Permanent Limited Duty

PEB LiaisonMr. Dean Trio


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Prevent Delays

Reduce Frustratio

n

Achieve the Best Possible Outcome

Terminal Learning Objectives

As an RCC help Marines and families…

Discuss the Permanent Limited Duty and Expanded Permanent Limited Duty programs with Marines and families in a timely manner

Explain the application process

Help the Marine with the PLD request process

Assist the Marine with preparing a PLD request – make sure the Marine puts the relevant information in his request


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PLD Benefit Profile

Frequency

About 90% of Marines in the Recovery Care Program will be medically separated or medically retired and are thus eligible to request PLD

Drawbacks

Staying on PLD for longer than twelve months means that the IDES findings may be revisited by the Government

Importance to Marines

The importance of PLD is highly personal; Marines can use PLD to burnish their job credentials, secure adaptive housing, and other similar objectives that are hard to quantify

Challenges

There is no application form so Marines often don’t know what to put in their PLD request letter

If a Marine accepts the IDES findings conditionally but then decides not to apply for PLD, applies but then rescinds, or his request is denied transition planning time can be greatly reduced


Definition of Permanent Limited Duty

When a member is found Unfit for active duty by the PEB, they may request that their disability determination be deferred so they can continue to serve, with an appropriate assignment limitation, in a permanent limited duty status for personal reasons, or to complete a period of obligated service, current tour of service or twenty years of service (to be eligible for retirement)

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PAST PERFORMANCE is the largest factor used by the Marine Corps, especially per

Commanding Officer’s endorsement when

considering PLD requests

The REASON provided by the Marine when requesting PLD is a large factor used by

the Marine Corps when considering PLD requests

CONVENIENCE of the GOVERNMENT is the final factor used by the Marine

Corps when considering PLD requests

Unlike many benefits, there is no entitlement to PLD. Rather, the Government will decide on a case by case

basis whether to authorize a PLD request


Additional Considerations

A successful applicant for PLD should demonstrate:• Ability to function in normal military environment

• He does not require an inordinate amount of medical care; Disabling condition is stabilized

• Ability to contribute to the effectiveness of the Marine Corps and maintain proper military appearance and weight control

• Marines are not promotable while on PLD

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The Marine does not need to address these issues in his PLD Request. However, the command endorsement carries great weight so if he

anticipates the command expressing concerns on any of these points he should address them preemptively


Reasons for PLD

Marine’s may provide any reason in a PLD package. However, the reason provided is a major factor in evaluating a PLD package and some are more likely to be approved than others.• Retirement PLD: Marines with 18 years of service are

encouraged to apply so they can reach the normal retirement age (even if eligible for a disability retirement vice severance the CRDP program makes 20 years of service a financially significant milestone)

• Medical Reasons: Continuity of medical care for self or spouse (esp. for completion of pregnancy) is a reason likely to be approved

• EPLD: Marines intending to apply for EPLD should first apply for PLD

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Approving Authority & Disposition Finality

Length of PLD Requested

Approving Authority: Marines

Approving Authority: Sailors

Disposition subject to change?

1 - 60 days President, PEB

President, PEB

No

61 - 90 days MMSR-4 President, PEB

No

91 days - 12 months

MMSR-4 PERS-82 No

More than 12 months

MMSR-4 PERS-82 Yes

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Short term requests for less than 60 days

to allow adequate time to transition are

routinely granted

Marines need to be aware that their rating

and disposition is subject to change if they stay on PLD for more than 12 months

PLD requests are routed through the Marine’s chain

of command until they reach MMSR-4. For external

Marines the WWR has no official role

Requests by Sailors are routed through the USN rather than the USMC


PLD Request Letter

A standard Naval Letter is used to request PLD

The Via should list all intermediate commands

The reason for the PLD request is included in paragraph 2. The more details the Marine provides the better the chance that PLD will be approved.

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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WOUNDED WARRIOR DETACHMENT-NMCSD WOUNDED WARRIOR BATTALION-WEST

WOUNDED WARRIOR REGIMENT 34425 FARENHOLT AVE

SAN DIEGO, CA 92134-7601 IN REPLY REFER TO:

1000 NMA

12 DEC 12

From: Corporal JOHN X. DOE XXX XX 1234/0311 USMC To: Commandant of the Marine Corps, (MMSR-4) Via: (1) Officer in Charge, Wounded Warrior Detachment, NMCSD (2) Commanding Officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West (3) Commanding Officer, Wounded Warrior Regiment Subj: PERMANENT LIMITED DUTY REQUEST IN CASE OF CORPORAL JOHN X. DOE XXX XX 7161/0311 USMC Ref: (a) SECNAVIST 1850.4E Encl: (1) Formal Findings of the PEB

(2) Non Medical Assessment 1. I recently received and accepted my findings from the Physical Evaluation Board to be placed on Temporary Disability Retired List with a 100% disability rating. Pursuant to this finding, I am requesting to remain on active duty in Permanent limited Duty (PLD) status until 30 September 2009 per reference (a). 2. The reason for this request is 3. For additional information, I can be reached at (555-555-5555) or via e-mail: [email protected]

Cpl John X. Doe


Audience

The PLD Request will be read by senior officers, both at MMSR-4 and as it progresses up the chain of command

Encourage the Marine to make the points and use the language that is likely to resonate with this audience.

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ExerciseOn each of the two examples provided in the

next two slides, look for the ways in which the Marine is directly writing to a senior officer

audience.


Sample PLD Request10

I am requesting PLD because I want to apply for EPLD and I need the time to get my application materials in.

I am requesting PLD in order to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit an expanded permanent limited duty package. I am certain I can continue my career in a meaningful way for both the United States Marine Corps and myself. It is my intention to request EPLD in order to become a member of the Combat Shooting Team in Quantico, VA and contribute to the education of my fellow Marines. If granted EPLD I am confident my knowledge and experience will benefit my peers as well as allow me to obtain my goal of retiring after twenty years of service. I fully understand that while I am requesting a specific MOS, I am subject to the needs of the Marine Corps and agree to meet those needs.


Sample PLD Request11

I am requesting PLD because I want to finish an internship with the Forest Service.

I am requesting PLD in order to allow sufficient time to complete an internship with the Forest Service. I began the internship on 17 March 2013, shortly after my final VA exam was completed. If I complete the internship I am confident that I will be offered a full time position with the Forest Service. Over the last three months I have learned many new skills and begun adjusting to the civilian work force. My intention when I enlisted was to retire from the Marine Corps after serving for twenty years. Now that this is no longer an option I am fortunate to have the opportunity to continue supporting my family and serving my Nation through a position at the Forest Service. I am certain I can complete this internship and embark on a Federal career that will bring credit to the United States Marine Corps even as it provides me with financial security and a sense of purpose.


PLD Process12

Start

Discuss PLD with Marine prior to findings

Marine is

Interested?

Help Marine prepare

PLD request

Marine accepts findings

conditionally

Marine submits

application through Chain of

Command

Approved?

Follow up on transition

goals when 90 days out

Complete all transition

goals ASAP

Marine accepts findings

unconditionally

PLD discussions should be part of the

Comprehensive Needs Assessment for any Marine in the IDES

Help includes:• Providing sample letter• Reviewing draft letter• Referring to SME

The intent is that the PLD package is “ready to go” when

the findings are presented

Chain of Command will be addressing past performance; if the

Marine anticipates less than a full endorsement

issues should be addressed in his letter

If PLD is denied or the Marine drops

the request, transition time will

be extremely short

Process Time

Transition time will be short if PLD is denied. Some transition goal actions can be started while the application is pending:• Making an SBP

decision• Making a VGLI decision

Call Deputy Program

Manager for a status on any PLD request NLT 30 days before EAS –

NO PAY PROBLEMS


EPLD13


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EPLD Benefit Profile

Frequency

Only combat wounded Marines who have been found unfit and have already successfully applied for PLD can apply for EPLD. EPLD is an option for only a small percentage of the Marines in the Recovery Care Program

Drawbacks

Many Marines on EPLD will not be worldwide deployable. For some, this means that life satisfaction on EPLD is not the same as it was pre-injury.

Importance to Marines

The importance of EPLD is highly personal; for some Marines the ability to be “Still in the Fight” is the most important benefit we offer

Challenges

There is no application form so Marines often don’t know what to put in their EPLD request letter

The approval authority is vested in a selection board that recommends candidates to the CMC. The process can be delayed.


Definition of EPLD

Expanded Permanent Limited Duty (EPLD) is a program to allow combat wounded Marines to have a full career while serving in a limited duty status.

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Found Unfit by the PEB

Combat-Wounded (Combat Code AC)

No Marine is entitled to EPLD. However, for a request to be considered both of the criteria

below must be met.

1And

2In addition the application should demonstrate that the Marine is capable of performing in an

MOS

• Marine must first apply for PLD to allow time to prepare EPLD package

• Marine’s ability to take the PFT/CFT is not a factor in considering an EPLD package; however, if accepted the Marine must pass any portion he is physically capable of taking

• Marine is not required to be worldwide deployable to apply for or stay on EPLD


Common Pitfalls

Discussion: How can an RCC help avoid these pitfalls?

PLD and EPLD

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• A Marine accepts his findings conditionally, but never completes a PLD Request. When an EAS is established there is almost no time to accomplish transition goals and actions

• A Marine wants PLD in order to complete an internship but doesn’t provide a “good story” in his request and it is denied


Basic Resources Advanced Resources

Resources17

Wounded Warrior RegimentPEB LiaisonDean Trio

703-432-1856

WWR Internal Fact Sheet – ‘Staying Marine’

https://ehqmc.usmc.mil/sites/wwr/wrc/Internal%20Slick%20Fact%20Sheets/Staying%20Marine%20-%20Permanent%20and%20Expanded%20Limited%20Duty%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

IDES Consultation ClassFormerly known as “DTAP”

PLD is covered

WWR External Fact Sheet – ‘Staying Marine’

https://ehqmc.usmc.mil/sites/wwr/wrc/External%20Fact%20Slick%20Sheets/Staying%20Marine%20-%20Permanent%20and%20Expanded%20Limited%20Duty.pdf

RCC IDES HandbookCompanion to MegaLink sheets

http://www.rcckit.com/policy










http://www.rcckit.com/policy


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Knowledge Check

A

D

BC

i

ii

iii

iv

v

Which of the following combat codes enables a Marine to apply for EPLD?

Armed Conflict (AC)

Hazardous Service (HS)

Instrument of War (IW)

Simulation of War (SW)

A only

B only

C only

D only

All of the above


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Knowledge Check

A

D

BC

i

ii

iii

iv

v

Which of the following Marines can submit a PLD request?

PFC Jones who is being transferred to the TDRL for non-combat related disabilitiesSgt Johnson who is being transferred to the PDRL for combat related disabilities (AC)Capt Wilkins who is being medically separated for an illness that is not combat relatedCpl Jordan who is being medically separated for a back injury suffered during a simulation of war (SW)

A only

B only

C only

D only

All of the above


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