DODD 6040.46
THE SEPARATION HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (SHPE) FOR THE DOD SEPARATION HEALTH ASSESSMENT (SHA) PROGRAM
| Organization: | DODD |
| Publication Date: | 14 April 2016 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 15 |
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Purpose:
In accordance with the authority in Chapter 58 of Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.):
• This issuance establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for completion of a SHPE as the principal component of the DoD-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) SHA Program in compliance with Section 1145(a) of Title 10, U.S.C. and the 2013-2015 Joint Executive Committee Joint Strategic Plan.
• The SHPE and SHA Program facilitate the transfer of care from the DoD to the VA and support the evaluation of disability claims.
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