When is a Soldier unfit to continue military service?
A Soldier is unfit to continue in the Army when the preponderance of evidence demonstrates that one or more physical and/or mental condition(s) significantly interferes with the Soldier’s ability to perform the duties of his/her office, grade, or rank. The PEB makes the decision on fitness by balancing the extent of a Soldier’s condition, as shown through objective medical and performance evidence, against the requirements and duties that the Soldier may reasonably be expected to perform in his/her branch/MOS and grade. The mere fact that one or more medical conditions exist does NOT constitute an unfit determination. The inability to deploy CANNOT be the sole basis for determining unfitness per DoD Instruction. Typical medical evidence used by the PEB includes: • A narrative summary written by the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). • History and treatment of the specific injury or illness. • Results of laboratory, x-ray, MRI, CAT scan, and other specialized tests. • Current Physical Prof
