Limited Duty and Disability Evaluation System Processing

1. Limited Duty and Disability Evaluation System Processing

2. Slide 2 Agenda Definitions Disability Evaluation System processing References

3. Slide 3 Definitions CMC (MMSR-4) � Disability Section, Separation and Retirement Branch, Personnel Management Division, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps. Light Duty - Status a Marine may be placed in when a medical condition removes the Marine from full duty for short periods. Maximum of up to 90 days. Temporary Limited Duty (TLD) � Based on recommendation of a medical board with expectation that the Marine will improve or be restored to full duty by the end of the specified period. Permanent Limited Duty (PLD) - Designed to carry a Marine to retirement eligibility or to facilitate transition.

4. Permanent Limited Duty (PLD) Retirement PLD Expanded PLD Short Term Temporary PLD Designed for Marines Designed for combat Designed for Marines with over 18 but less wounded Marines to complete service than 20 years to reach who desire to obligations, current retirement. continue serving tour of duty based on in the Marine Corps. Marine Corps needs, not to exceed current EAS. Reference: Reference: Reference: SECNAVINST 1850.4E MarAdmin 262/05 SECNAVINST 1850.4E Enclosure (6) MarAdmin 228/06 Enclosure (6) Authority: Authority: **CMC Authority: CMC (M&RA) CMC (MMEA-6) CMC (M&RA) Officers: (2) Officers: (1) Officers: (3) Enlisted: (8) Enlisted: (24) Enlisted: (14)

5. Slide 5 Definitions (Cont�d) Separation � Based on PEB Authority. Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). Permanent Disability Retired List (PDRL). Discharge with or without severance pay.

6. Compensation Severance pay computed using 2 X Base Pay X Years (maximum 19 years) (minimum 3 years in formula, 6 years if armed conflict) (0,10,& 20% = 2)

7. Slide 7 Disability Evaluation System (DES) Process

8. Slide 8 Light and Temporary Limited Duty A Marine who becomes sick, is injured, or develops a medical condition reports to the local Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) for screening. The physician has 3 options: Return the Marine to full duty. Recommend assignment to light duty for up to 2 periods of (30) days. Initiate medical board proceedings. At the completion of maximum light duty, the physician has 2 options: Return the Marine to full duty. Initiate medical board proceedings Additional (30) days of light duty to process medical board. A Marine should not be in a light duty status for more than (90) days for the same injury without a medical board being initiated

9. Slide 9 Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Any MEB may: Return the Marine to full duty. Recommend a period of TLD. Local level can approve up to (2) initial 6 months TLD for enlisted. MEB must go to MMSR-4 for review for all subsequent TLD requests or initial requests greater than 12 months. ALL OFFICER MEBs must be forwarded to MMSR-4 for review and approval of TLD (Abbreviated board acceptable for 1st and 2nd period). Be forwarded directly to MMSR-4 for departmental review in any circumstance. Be forwarded directly to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for determination of fitness.

10. Slide 10

11. Slide 11

12. Slide 12

14. Slide 14

15. Auth: 10 USC chap 61 Only unfitting conditions rated Ratings are permanent upon PDRL or separation Not bound by DVA rating decisions Auth: 38 CFR Service connected injuries/illness rated Ratings may change over time Not bound by military decisions THESE ARE THE OTHER PRIMARY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO SYSTEMS FOR RATING DISABILITIES. I BRING THESE TO YOUR ATTENTION SO YOU CAN BETTER APPRECIATE WHAT WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY THAT A SERVICE MEMBER CAN GO OUT TO THE VA AFTER SEPARATION OR RETIREMENT AND GET A COMPLETELY NEW, AND SOMETIMES INCREASED, DISABILITY RATING UNDER THE DVA SYSTEM. I CANNOT OVEREMPHASIZE THE FACT THAT A MEMBER DOES NOT REQUIRE AN UNFIT FINDING FROM THE PEB TO BE ELEGIBLE FOR VA BENEFITS. THESE ARE THE OTHER PRIMARY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO SYSTEMS FOR RATING DISABILITIES. I BRING THESE TO YOUR ATTENTION SO YOU CAN BETTER APPRECIATE WHAT WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY THAT A SERVICE MEMBER CAN GO OUT TO THE VA AFTER SEPARATION OR RETIREMENT AND GET A COMPLETELY NEW, AND SOMETIMES INCREASED, DISABILITY RATING UNDER THE DVA SYSTEM. I CANNOT OVEREMPHASIZE THE FACT THAT A MEMBER DOES NOT REQUIRE AN UNFIT FINDING FROM THE PEB TO BE ELEGIBLE FOR VA BENEFITS.

16. DOD vs DVA System THE PRIMARY DIFFERENCE IS THE BASIS FOR WHICH COMPENSATION IS GRANTED: LOSS OF FUTURE MILITARY EARNINGS (RETIREMENT) VERSUS THE LOSS OF FUTURE CIVILIAN EARNING CAPACITY. ALTHOUGH THE PEB PHYSICIANS UTILIZE THE VASRD AS GUIDANCE, THEY ARE EVALUATING CONDITIONS WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY DISABILITIES USING A DIFFERENT FRAME OF REFERENCE THAN THEIR VA COUNTERPARTS.THE PRIMARY DIFFERENCE IS THE BASIS FOR WHICH COMPENSATION IS GRANTED: LOSS OF FUTURE MILITARY EARNINGS (RETIREMENT) VERSUS THE LOSS OF FUTURE CIVILIAN EARNING CAPACITY. ALTHOUGH THE PEB PHYSICIANS UTILIZE THE VASRD AS GUIDANCE, THEY ARE EVALUATING CONDITIONS WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY DISABILITIES USING A DIFFERENT FRAME OF REFERENCE THAN THEIR VA COUNTERPARTS.

17. Slide 17 Command Responsibilities Assign a LIMDU Coordinator Track all cases until completion Enter/remove Duty Limitation (DULIM) code in MCTFS (MARADMIN 636/09). Notify CMC (MMSR-4) of concurrent disability and punitive or administrative separation action. Assertive in getting Medical Boards dictated and forwarded. Ensures a Marine keeps all appointments informs the command of results. Ensure returned to full duty or MEB action for Marines on light duty past 60 days. Complete of Non-Medical Assessment (NMA) within 15 days of notification from MTF.

18. Slide 18 CMC (MMSR-4) Responsibilities Review MEBs Direct MEB for fitness for duty determination by PEB. Approve period of TLD Take appropriate action on PLD requests Monitor DULIM codes in MCTFS. Monitor Marines retained in CofGM status past EAS/ECC. Take timely unit diary action after PEB determination. Return to Active Duty Discharge with or without severance pay. Disability Retirement (Temporary/Permanent). Approve Home Awaiting Orders requests for Officers. Facilitate DES process for all Marines.

19. Slide 19 Hot Topics TTC 885 �TR Ret Fr (SMCR/IRR) (SFK1G/SFJ1G) (PRR) Career Status Bonus (CSB) MARADMIN 328/10 Home Awaiting Orders

20. Slide 20 Helpful Website MMSR-4 Website: www.manpower.usmc.mil Manpower Management (MM) Separation & Retirement (MMSR) Disability (MMSR-4)

21. Slide 21 Primary References Chapter 61, Title 10, United States Code. DOD Instruction 1332.38, Physical Disability Evaluation Manual. SECNAVINST 1850.4E, Disability Evaluation Manual (DEM). MCO P1900.16F w/Ch 2: Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual (MARCORSEPMAN).

22. Slide 22 MMSR-4 SECTION HEAD: Mr. Richardson ASST. HEAD: 1stLt Brooks TDRL SUPERVISOR: Mrs. Sangster ADMIN CHIEF: GySgt Knight UNIT DIARY CLERK: LCpl Smith LCpl Ryden PLD/TLD COORDINATOR: Sgt Bueno PFC Morris TDRL COORDINATOR: Mr. Hulbert Mrs. James PFC Rodriguez

23. Slide 23 Contact Information Mr. Gary Richardson � Head, Disability Section 1stLt Brooks � Asst. Head, Disability Section Phone Numbers: Comm: (703) 784-9308/9309 DSN: 278-xxxx Fax: xxx-9834 Address: Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (MMSR-4) 3280 Russell Road Quantico, VA 22134-5103 E-Mail: robert.brooks@usmc.mil gary.a.richardson@usmc.mil

24. Slide 24 Reserve Retirements CMC (MMSR-5) 20 years letter RC Survivor Benefit Plan elections Transfer to Awaiting Pay at Age 60 Transfer to the Retired List with Pay Reduced Retirement Age (NDAA 2008) Points of Contact LtCol Margery Westerbeck � Section Head Ms. Brooke Mask � Assistant Head MGySgt Wesley Hicks � SNCOIC (incoming) (703) 784-9306

25. Slide 25 Questions ?