PAM 635-40 — Procedures For Disability Evaluation For Retention, Retirement, Or Separation
PAM 635-40 governs procedures for determining dispositions when medical conditions may prevent Soldiers from satisfactorily performing duties.
- Publication number: PAM 635-40
- Title: PROCEDURES FOR DISABILITY EVALUATION FOR RETENTION, RETIREMENT, OR SEPARATION
- Date: 01/12/2017
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 635-40 on armypubs.army.mil
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It covers MAR2 and Disability Evaluation System timelines, medical evaluation board and physical evaluation board procedures, appeals, and separation processes. It specifies packet contents, counseling, decision, notification, and adjudication requirements.
Topics covered
- Military Occupational Specialty Administrative Retention Review
- Disability Evaluation System timelines
- Medical Evaluation Board proceedings
- Physical Evaluation Board proceedings
- Appeals
- Continued on Active Duty requests
- Continued on Active Reserve requests
- Non-service incurred medical conditions
Questions and answers
Are MAR2 timelines measured in business days or calendar days?
Timelines for the military occupational specialty (MOS) Administrative Retention Review (MAR2) process are in terms of business days. (Note that timelines for the Disability Evaluation System (DES) are in terms of calendar days unless otherwise specified.) (paragraph 2-1)
Can a MAR2 case be delayed if a Soldier's statement is missing?
Failure to receive a Soldiers statement or a unit commanders statement within the required timelines will not delay the processing of the Soldiers case. (paragraph 2-1)
How long does the active component MAR2 process take?
The MAR2 process must be completed within 28 days after the battalion commander receives the profile, unless the commander extends the time for reasons listed in paragraph 22b. (paragraph 2-2)
How soon must an Army National Guard MAR2 packet be submitted?
Unit commanders ensure the MAR2 packet is prepared and submitted to the State G1 within 45 days of receiving the Soldiers P3/P4 profile. (paragraph 2-3)
How is MAR2 counseling documented?
Counseling is documented on DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form). (paragraph 2-7)