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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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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)

Clear and Unmistakable Evidence

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

Undebatable information that the condition existed before military service and was not aggravated by military service (i.e., evidence that cannot be misinterpreted and misunderstood). In other words, reasonable minds could only conclude that ...

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Instrumentality of War

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A vehicle, vessel, or device designed primarily for military service and in use by a military service at the time of the occurrence or injury.

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Permanent Limited Duty

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

The continuation on active duty or in the Ready Reserve in a limited-duty capacity of a Service member determined unfit because of disability evaluation or medical disqualification; however, the Service member is entitled to reconsideration ...

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Non-Duty Related Medical Conditions

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

Conditions that were neither incurred nor aggravated while the active component or reserve component member was in a qualified military duty status.

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Compensable Disability

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A medical condition that is determined to be unfitting due to disability and that meets the statutory criteria of Chapter 61 of Title 10, U.S.C. for entitlement to disability retired or severance pay

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Related Glossary Terms:

Compensable Disability

Service Treatment Record

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A chronological record documenting the medical care, dental care and treatment received primarily outside of a hospital (outpatient) but may contain a synopsis of any inpatient hospital care and behavioral health treatment. The chronologic ...

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

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:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Related Glossary Terms:

Grade

Legacy Disability Evaluation System (LDES)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A Disability Evaluation System (DES) process by which DOD determines whether eligible wounded, ill, or injured service members are fit for continued military service and determines appropriate benefits for service members who are separated or ...

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Related Glossary Terms:

Legacy Disability Evaluation System

Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

The non-medical case manager who provides information, assistance, and case status updates to the affected Service member throughout the DES process.

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Related Glossary Terms:

Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer | Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer | Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer

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 duty status; whether it was aggravated by military duty; and whether incurrence or aggravation was due to the service member’s intentional ...

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Related Glossary Terms:

Line of Duty Determination

Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

The joint DOD/Veterans Administration process by which DOD determines whether ill or injured Service members are fit for continued military service, and the DOD and VA determine appropriate benefits for Service members who are separated or ...

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Related Glossary Terms:

Integrated Disability Evaluation System | Integrated Disability Evaluation System

Claims Agents

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

An individual recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as an agent for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under applicable laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Qualified Duty Status

Glossary Term
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The period in which an RC Service member is: On active duty (AD) or full-time National Guard duty (FTNGD) for more than 30 days; Performing AD or FTNGD for 30 days or less; Performing inactive duty training (IDT); Performing funeral honors ...

Source of Definition:

DoDI 1332.18: Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Prior Service

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

When a Service member has previous military service and reenlists in a Regular or Reserve Component of a Military Service after a break in active duty or reserve duty.

Source of Definition:

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