ARMY DIR 2026-10 — Disability Evaluation System: Board Composition And Reserve Component Non-duty-related Procedures
ARMY DIR 2026-10 governs Disability Evaluation System board composition and Reserve Component non-duty-related procedures.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2026-10
- Title: DISABILITY EVALUATION SYSTEM: BOARD COMPOSITION AND RESERVE COMPONENT NON-DUTY-RELATED PROCEDURES
- Date: 06/10/2026
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2026-10 on armypubs.army.mil
The publication establishes board membership standards, RC medical disqualification reviews, pre-PEB duty-related determinations, and LOD eligibility and appeals. It requires the RC NDR evaluation process to be completed within 130 days and provides only a fitness determination for applicable cases.
Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Disability Evaluation System board composition
- Reserve Component non-duty-related evaluations
- Pre-PEB medical disqualification determinations
- Line of duty eligibility and appeals
- Formal physical evaluation board appeals
- RC NDR evaluation timeline
Questions and answers
How long does a Soldier have to appeal an FPEB finding?
Soldiers requesting an FPEB hearing or FPEB appeal hearing are required to submit a written statement of appeal (also called a statement of rebuttal) as part of any appeal submission. It must be received by USAPDA within 6 calendar days of the PEB forwarding its findings to the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) or RC referring organization (for RC NDR cases). (paragraph 2)
What must a written appeal statement include?
The written appeal statement will include: (1) the reasons for disagreement with the PEB determination (2) the remedy sought (3) new medical evidence not previously considered by the PEB (Documents already in the case file, including medical information, do not need to be resubmitted.) (4) any errors identified (Errors include, but are not limited to, misinterpretation or failure to consider relevant medical evidence.) (paragraph 2)
How many members make up a standard FPEB?
FPEBs are composed of three members: a presiding officer, personnel management officer, and a physician (military or Department of Defense civilian) assigned to USAPDA. (paragraph 4)
When is a physician not required on an informal PEB?
For informal PEBs involving one or more behavioral health and concussive conditions, the physician member is not required. (paragraph 4)
How long does an RC Soldier have to provide additional medical evidence?
The Soldier will have 45 days from notification to inform the RC medical authority of any additional conditions the Soldier believes failed medical retention standards and to provide relevant medical evidence to support the claim. (paragraph 2)