Which board is responsible for deciding fitness for continued service after an MEB review?

• A. Medical Evaluation Board
• B. Command Board
• C. Physical Evaluation Board
• D. Retirement Board

Answer: (C)

The key point is that after an MEB identifies a service member’s medical conditions and their impact on duty, the final decision about fitness for continued service is made by the Physical Evaluation Board. The PEB reviews the MEB findings, medical documentation, and functional limitations to determine whether the member is fit for continued military service or unfit. If found unfit, the PEB recommends medical retirement or separation; if fit, the member may continue serving. The Medical Evaluation Board itself documents and analyzes conditions but does not issue the fitness decision. The Retirement Board handles retirement eligibility, and a Command Board is not the body responsible for this medical fitness determination.