scope:

Scope and Applicability.

This instruction applies to all NAVMEDREADTRNCMDs and their subordinate activities.

Purpose.

To establish procedures for the periodic physical examination (PPE) of Navy and Marine Corps members on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL), per references (a) through (k), Manual of the Medical Department, chapter 18, article 18-18 and reference (l). This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety. The changes in subparagraphs 1a through 1e have been implemented.

a. New option to perform TDRL PPE virtually, when appropriate, and using the NAVMED Form 6120/9, Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) as the default documentation for completing these examinations for submission directly to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB).

b. Expansion of requirements for specialty conditions which expands scope of providers that can complete TDRL PPEs.

c. Updates references and policy language to bring document in line with current directives, to include: insertion of language on roles and responsibilities for Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM) and Manpower Management Separations and Retirement-4 (MMSR-4), Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Commands (NAVMEDREADTRNCMD), regional force medical readiness departments, and changes to TDRL duration.

d. Updated system of record to limited duty Sailor and Marine Readiness Tracker (LIMDU SMART) system for tracking status of members on TDRL.

e. Use of Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE), or alternate means of secure and encrypted transmission, per reference (l), when sending medical records to NAVMEDREADTRNCMD, NAVPERSCOM, or MMSR-4.