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Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Date of Publication:

2/24/2023

Definition:

The Department of Defense mechanism for determining fitness for duty, separation, or retirement of service members because of disability in accordance with chapter 61 of Title 10, United States Code.

Source of Definition:

Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards

Related Glossary Terms:

Disability Evaluation System | Disability Evaluation System

Last Updated: July 13, 2023
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