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This is the first step in the PDES, convened to conduct a thorough and expeditious evaluation of a member whose fitness for duty is questionable.

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Medical Evaluation Board (MEB)

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This is a standing administrative board located at CGPC and convened by precept of the Commander CGPC, to evaluate MEDs as well as periodic evaluation of members on TDRL.

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Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB)

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This board meets to evaluate the case of an evaluee who has exercised their right to demand a formal hearing subsequent to the evaluation by the IPEB, or if the IPEB could not unanimously agree

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Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB)

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Who can convene a formal board?

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When authorized by Command, CGPC, commanders or maintenance and logistics commands, district commanders and commanding officers of certain units may convene a formal board.

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What does a Physical Review Council do?

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PRCs review IPEBs and FPEBs in which evaluees rebut the findings or recommended disposition

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The final component in the system established for the purpose of reviewing disability evaluation cases forwarded by the PRC.

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Physical Disability Appeal Board (PDAB)

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Who is responsible for having the evaluee sign the CG-4920?

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Commanding Officers

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What is the CG-4920

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Evaluees Statement Regarding the Findings of the Medical Board Report

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When is the CG-4920 not required?

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If the MED is completed in and Army or Air Force facility

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What should be done if a member refuses to sign the CG-4920

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Indicate with a statement to this effect

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11
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What is the CG-5684

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Medical Board Report Cover Sheet (updated 5/20)

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Who completes section A of the CG-5684

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Convening Authority: receives the record, properly endorsed, including the evaluee’s statement at Commander CGPC-adm-1

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Who completes section B of the CG-5684

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Medical Unit

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14
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How many diagnoses can be on the CG-5684

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8 (5/20 version. 6 prior versions)

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Who can initiate a MEB?

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Commanding Officer, Medical Officer or higher authority - Commandant, Area Commanders, District Commanders, Maintenance and Logistic Commanders, Sector Commanders

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16
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An evaluee has __ to respond to the IPEB findings and recommendations?

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NLT 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of notification of findings

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An evaluee has __ to submit a rebuttal to the President FPEB?

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Not more than 21 calendar days from the date of receipt

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If the PRC does not approve the findings and recommendations of the IPEB or FPEB, substitute findings will be sent to the evaluee who will have __ to rebut or appeal the substitute findings.

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21 calendar days

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When must a flight surgeon be on a MEB?

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When the evaluee is an aviator or in an aviation rating

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What manual references waiverable conditions?

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CIM 6000.1(series) MedMan

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How many and what type of medical officers must conduct a mental competency assessment for patients presenting with mental disorders?

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3 MOs. 1 shall be a board-certified psychiatrist

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How many situations require convening of a MEB?

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8

23
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How long can someone be hospitalized before requiring a MEB?

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60 continuous days or intermittent admission to an inpatient facility for the same diagnosis for 60 out of any 90 consecutive days

24
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How many visits for the same diagnosis can a member exhaust until initiating a MEB?

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> 30 in 1 year

25
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How many copies are prepared of a MEB?

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An original and five copies. 
Original and 2 copies > PSC & ADM
1 copy > Member
1 copy > Med Record
1 copy > Convening Authority
26
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What form is used for the MEB Narrative Summary?

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SF-502

27
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If the MEB is for a cardiac case, include ___

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EKG, AHA diagnostic standards, METS assessment, and ejection fraction if warranted

28
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If the MEB is for a hearing loss case, include __

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Audiometric exam - state testing standard, include pure tone audiometry and speech discrimination without hearing aid

29
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If the MEB is for HTN, include__

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3-day serial BP check taken twice daily while on medication

30
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If the MEB is for diabetes, include__

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Types and dosage of prescribed medication. Level of restriction on physical activity and/or diet as appropriate

31
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What two recommendations are made from a MEB

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Not requiring follow up action, meets physical retention standards, and is either medically fit for duty or fit for aviation/dive
May lead to separation from service because of physical impairment, reasons other than physical impairment, or physical impairment existed prior to entry but not aggravated by service.

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A command has __ to sign the CG-4920

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21 calendar days

33
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In the event the iPEB makes new findings in response to the reconsideration request, the new findings shall be transmitted to the evaluee who has __ to respond.

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7 calendar days

34
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In the event the IPEB denies the reconsideration request, the evaluee has __ to respond

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7 calendar days

35
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If an FPEB is scheduled, an evaluee has __ to submit a request for reconsideration in writing to the IPEB via CGPC-adm-1

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7 calendar days prior to the convening of the FPEB

36
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What is a PRC?

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Physical Review Council

37
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What is a CG-3822

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Injury Report for Not Misconduct and In Line of Duty Determination

38
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What is a CG-3822

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Injury Report for Not Misconduct and In Line of Duty Determination

39
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If a CG-3822 is completed for a reservist, what must be attached?

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Copy of orders

40
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Boxes 16a-h on the CG-5684 is to list ___

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Diagnoses related to the MEB

41
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Boxes 16a-h on the CG-5684 is to list ___

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Diagnoses related to the MEB

42
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How are multiple diagnoses ordered on the CG-5684

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If unrelated, primary diagnosis should be the most significant.
If there a combination of related causes the primary should be the one which was determined to be the precipitating factor for the other diagnosis(es).
The second through eighth should be recorded in the order of importance.

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If a MEB is prepared in an Army or AF facility what is an acceptable substitute for the CG-4920?

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DA Form 3947 or AF Form 618

44
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What manual provides further guidance for evaluees who ware in receipt of normal service retirement orders?

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Personnel Manual (Formerly CIM 1000.6, current CIM 1000.8 Military Separations)

45
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Who refers cases to the IPEB?

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CGPC-adm-1

46
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The findings and disposition of an I{EB panel shall be ___

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Unanimous

47
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If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the IPEB will __

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Forward the case to the FPEB for consideration

48
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If an evaluee is found not fit for duty they must take one of the following actions (5)

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Request reconsideration and, if applicable, submit new information to the IPEB
Accept the findings
Conditionally accept pending approval of retention request
Reject and demand a formal hearing at the FPEB
Waive continued disability processing and request admin sep, or retirement

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An evaluee has __ to respond to an IPEB otherwise it will be presumbed all findings and recommended disposition are accepted

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30 calendar days

50
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If an evaluee elects to conditionally accept pending approval of a retention request, and the request if denied, the member has __ to respond to the IPEB’s findings and cannot conditionally accept again.

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7 calendar days

51
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What is the CGHQ 4808?

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Coast Guard PDEB Findings and Recommended Disposition

52
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If a member’s name is not sooner removed from the TDRL, disability retired pay terminates at the end of __ on the list

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5 years

53
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A member on TDRL must undergo periodic physical examination and IPEB review __

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At least once every 18 month period
Not less than 12 months prior to the termination of 5 years
Any time as specified by appropriate authority