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MHS Health Care Glossary

Military Health System (MHS) Health Care Glossary serves as the official repository and consolidated reference (as a secondary source) for terms and definitions used within the MHS. Some terms may have multiple and varying definitions based on the context and primary source of authority. Note that certain definitions may be approved only for limited use in a single primary reference document, while others may have broad applicability in multiple contexts and issuances. To determine the most appropriate definition in a particular context, consult all relevant source documents. Any disparities between this Glossary and primary sources are unintentional, and the primary source shall control.

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Physical Evaluation Board Findings (PEB Findings)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

The PEB’s record of proceedings, which includes the fitness decision, code, and percentage rating for each unfitting and compensable condition, stability and permanency of the disability, and administrative determinations.

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Rank

Glossary Term
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The order of precedence among members of the military services.

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Grade

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A step or degree in a graduated scale of office or military rank that is established and designated as a grade by law or regulation.

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Related Glossary Terms:

Grade

Separation Program Designator (SPD)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A designator code that indicates rationale for which a service member is discharged from military service.

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Surrebuttal

Glossary Term
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The military department’s response to the service member’s MEB rebuttal.

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Unfitting Condition

Glossary Term
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A disability that prevents a service member from performing the duties of their office, grade, rank, or rating. These duties include those performed during a remaining period of Reserve obligation.

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Veteran

Glossary Term
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A person who served in the active military and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Designated Representative

Glossary Term
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A person designated to make DES decisions for the service member. This could be a court-appointed guardian or a representative in accordance with DoDM 6025.18.

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A program that allows a service member on full-time active duty (including members of the National Guard, Reserves, or Coast Guard) with a known separation date in the next 90 to 180 days to apply for disability benefits before separation.

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Compensable Unfitting Condition

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A service-connected medical condition incurred or aggravated in the line of duty that prevents the service member from reasonably performing the duties of their office, grade, rank, or rating due to physical disability; and meets the statutory ...

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Line of Duty Determination (LOD Determination)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

An inquiry used to determine whether a service member incurred an injury or disease while in a qualified military duty status; whether it was aggravated by military duty; and/or whether incurrence or aggravation was due to the service member ...

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Medical Evaluation Board Process (MEB Process)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

For service members entering the DES, the MEB conducts the medical evaluation on conditions that potentially affect the service member’s fitness for duty. The MEB documents the service member’s medical condition(s) and history with ...

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 Comparable Regulations (CLIA Comparable Regulations.)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

Regulations and instructions for the DOD Components based on the CLIA regulations issued by the HHS. CLIA comparable regulations are similar to, but not necessarily identical to, HHS CLIA regulations, modified only as may be required to meet ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6440.02: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP)

Related Publications:

DHA Administrative Instruction 001: DHA-AI 001

Related Glossary Terms:

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 Comparable Regulations | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988

Final Reviewing Authority

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

The final approving authority for the findings and recommendations of the physical evaluation board (PEB).

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Competency Board

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A board consisting of at least three medical officers or physicians (including one psychiatrist) convened to determine whether a member is competent (capable of making a rational decision regarding his or her personal and financial affairs).

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)
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Last Updated: July 11, 2023
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