ARMY DIR 2021-05 — Integrated Disability Evaluation System
ARMY DIR 2021-05 governs Integrated Disability Evaluation System referrals, processing timelines, transition activities, and related Soldier requirements.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2021-05
- Title: INTEGRATED DISABILITY EVALUATION SYSTEM
- Date: 03/16/2021
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
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The publication establishes IDES timeliness goals and phase limits for medical evaluation, physical evaluation, and transition processing. It addresses leave, separation-date windows, duty-status extensions, FPEB reviews, multidisciplinary briefings, and VA ratings.
Applies to: Unless otherwise stated, this directive applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Integrated Disability Evaluation System
- Medical Evaluation Board phase
- Physical Evaluation Board phase
- Transition phase
- Separation-date windows
- Duty-status extension requests
- FPEB case reviews
- Multidisciplinary briefings
Questions and answers
What is the IDES timeliness goal for Soldier cases?
Effective 19 September 2019, the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) timeliness goal is to complete 80 percent of all active-duty and non-active duty Soldiers cases in no more than 180 calendar days, starting from the date of referral and ending on the date of return to duty, retirement, or separation. (paragraph 4)
How long may the MEB phase take?
The MEB phase will not exceed 72 days, starting on the date of referral to an MEB by a DoD medical care provider and ending on the date the MEB returns a Soldier to duty without referring to an informal physical evaluation board (IPEB) or on the date the MEB forwards the IDES case file to the physical evaluation board (PEB). (paragraph 4)
What happens if a Soldier does not make a PEB election by the sixth day?
In the absence of an approved extension by the PEB president or designated representative, if the PEB does not receive a Soldiers election by the sixth day, a Soldier will be deemed to have concurred with the PEB findings. (paragraph 4)
How long is the IDES transition completion goal?
The IDES goal of transition completion within 26 days excludes administrative absences or any authorized leave a Soldier takes, starting from the date that the PEB final disposition is approved by the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) and ending on the date a Soldier separates or retires from military service. (paragraph 4)
When may commanders approve transition leave requests?
Commanders will approve requests for transition leave if no extraordinary circumstances warrant disapproval of such requests. (paragraph 4)