Who may appeal the PEB findings?

Who may appeal the PEB findings?

• A. The Soldier's Legal Guardian
• B. The Commander
• C. The Medical Reviewer
• D. The Soldier

Answer: (D)

Appeals of PEB findings are initiated by the Soldier. The decision on medical fitness and disability directly affects the Soldier’s career, benefits, and retirement options, so the Soldier has the standing to request reconsideration or an appeal within the regulatory timelines. A legal guardian would only have standing if the Soldier cannot manage their affairs (for example, due to incapacity or minority); otherwise, guardians do not appeal on the Soldier’s behalf. The Commander and Medical Reviewer participate in the process but do not file an appeal for the Soldier.

Appeals of PEB findings are initiated by the Soldier. The decision on medical fitness and disability directly affects the Soldier’s career, benefits, and retirement options, so the Soldier has the standing to request reconsideration or an appeal within the regulatory timelines. A legal guardian would only have standing if the Soldier cannot manage their affairs (for example, due to incapacity or minority); otherwise, guardians do not appeal on the Soldier’s behalf. The Commander and Medical Reviewer participate in the process but do not file an appeal for the Soldier.