DODD 1332.18-M VOL 1
DISABILITY EVALUATION SYSTEM MANUAL: PROCESSES
| Organization: | DODD |
| Publication Date: | 24 February 2023 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 51 |
scope:
Purpose:
This manual is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5136.01:
• This manual implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for the Disability Evaluation System (DES) pursuant to DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1332.18.
• This volume:
o Provides procedures for using the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) and Legacy Disability Evaluation System (LDES) processes to refer, evaluate and return to duty, separate, or retire Service members for disability pursuant to Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.).
o Establishes timeliness goals for each phase and stage of the IDES and LDES processes.
o Establishes timeliness goals for the non-duty-related fitness determination process.
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