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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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Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

The joint DOD-VA process by which DOD determines whether ill or injured service members are fit for continued military service and DOD and VA determine appropriate benefits for Service members who are separated or retired for disability. In ...

Source of Definition:

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

Medical Evaluation Board Convening Authority (MEB Convening Authority)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A senior medical officer, appointed by the Military Departments or DHA, who has detailed knowledge of standards of medical fitness, retention standards, and disposition of patients and disability separation processing and who is familiar with ...

Source of Definition:

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

Related Glossary Terms:

Medical Evaluation Board Convening Authority | Medical Evaluation Board Convening Authority

Election

Glossary Term
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The service member’s decision to accept or appeal the medical evaluation board or physical evaluation board findings.

Source of Definition:

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

Medical Evaluation Board (MEB)

Glossary Term
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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 condition and medical history with a ...

Source of Definition:

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

Multi Disciplinary Briefing (MDB)

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A briefing that consists of, at a minimum, PEBLOs, MSCs, and legal counsel, and establishes service member expectations, prepares service members for each stage of the DES process, and informs service members of what is expected of them during ...

Source of Definition:

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

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Multi-Disciplinary Briefing

Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO)

Glossary Term
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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:

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

Related Glossary Terms:

Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer

Day

Glossary Term
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Calendar day.

Source of Definition:

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

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Day

Deferment

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

Period of time when a case is halted due to actions or decisions beyond the control of the Military Department DES agencies or if beneficial 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

Military Service Coordinator (MSC)

Glossary Term
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A VA employee assigned to serve as a liaison for the service member throughout the VA disability evaluation and claims process.

Source of Definition:

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

Disability Evaluation System (DES)

Glossary Term
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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:

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

Related Glossary Terms:

Disability Evaluation System | Disability Evaluation System

Disability Advisory Council (DAC)

Glossary Term
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A Department of Defense-only group that reviews the effectiveness of DES functions, identifies best practices, addresses inconsistencies between policy and law, addresses difficulties administering the DES, and provides a forum to develop and ...

Source of Definition:

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

Related Glossary Terms:

Disability Advisory Council

Non Active Duty

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

Reserve Component service members not on active duty orders, to include service members on active duty for 30 days or less or on inactive-duty training.

Source of Definition:

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

Office

Glossary Term
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A position of duty, trust, and authority to which an individual is appointed.

Source of Definition:

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

Impartial Medical Review (IMR)

Glossary Term
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A process which involves upon request of the service member, the DOD assigning a physician or other appropriate health care professional who is independent of the MEB to the service member to serve as an independent source for review of the ...

Source of Definition:

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

Legacy Disability Evaluation System (LDES)

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A DOD-only disability evaluation mechanism to assess ill or injured Service members’ fitness for continued military service and, if unfit, the appropriate disability disposition. Service members processed through the LDES must be ...

Source of Definition:

DoDM 1332.18, Volume 1: Disability Evaluation System Manual: General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System Time Standards
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Last Updated: July 11, 2023
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