To review your TDRL to PDRL decision, you must contact the **Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)** that issued the final determination, as the military department, not the VA, governs this process. The PEB, operating under the authority of the Secretary of your branch of service (10 U.S.C. Chapter 61), makes the final determination on placement on the PDRL based on the stability of your condition, per DoDI 1332.18 and the *Physical Disability Agency Guide*. While the VA is currently reviewing your service-connected conditions under its own schedule (38 CFR Part 4), that is a separate process from the military's permanent retirement determination. Your actionable next steps are: 1) Obtain a copy of your PEB proceedings (including the formal PEB findings) from your service's PEBLO or the Veterans Service Organization that assisted you; 2) Submit a written appeal to the address on those findings, as strict timelines apply—though given your decision was two years ago, you may be outside the appeal window; 3) If within appeal rights, consider submitting new and material evidence of your condition's permanence and severity, as established in *DeLuca v. Brown* regarding functional loss; 4) Concurrently, for your VA review, ensure you submit all relevant treatment records (per 38 CFR 3.159) and consider a VA Form 21-4138 to detail how your condition has not improved. For specific questions on your retired pay following the PDRL transfer, contact the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) at 800-321-1080. **Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes regarding VA and DoD processes and is not intended as legal, medical, or official advice; for such guidance, consult a Veterans Service Officer or legal counsel accredited by the VA.**
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