Medical Retention Standards

Question 1

List the 5 conditions that trigger an MEB.

Answer 1

1. Duty/deployment limiting condition identified
2. Coded non-WWQ x 1 yr (incl time when should have been coded 31/37)
3. CC can request secondary to medical condition impacting mission
4. PCS, TDY or deployment cancelled secondary to medical condition
5. DPANM directs (i.e. based on annual RILO)

Question 2

Does mild OSA need an MEB?

Answer 2

No, only a statement on the AF 469 that states needs reliable electricity at deployed location

Question 3

What 8 criteria does DAWG use to determine if a case proceeds to an I-RILO?

Answer 3

1. Is timing appropriate– has optimal med benefit been reached?
2. Is case appropriate– unfitting vs unseating?
3. Can member perform duties of AFSC now or within next 12 mo?
4. Is condition chronic– ?unreasonable accomodation
5. Is condition chronic– ?preclude safe/effective deployment
6. ?Directed by DPANM
7. AAC 31 cumulative 12 months with same issue
8. Is member refusing services or non-compliant?

Question 4

Who can direct placement of AAC 37?

Answer 4

Only DAWG or DPANM

Question 5

What are the 4 steps that follows after tge DAWG determines I-RILO criteria are met?

Answer 5

• DAWG directs AAC 37 placed
• PEBLO
  
  • Notifies member of potential MEB
  • Contacts mbr CC for letter
  • Directs suspensions for package components

Question 6

The DAWG takes one of three actions after the MEB packet is complete? What are they?

Answer 6

• Return to PEBLO/provider for additional info/corrections
• Recommendation to DPANM of RTD
• Recommendation for MEB