handling returned mail processing notice that an IDES participant has accepted a PEB decision that he/she is unfit for duty, and how PEBs document their findings. Change Date October 21, 2015 The table below describes the steps MSCs and DRASs must follow when a a. Processing Notice That an PEBLO notifies an MSC that an IDES participant’s IDES Participant MEB determined the participant meets the standards for retention Meets PEB determined the participant is for duty, or fit Retention service department disenrolled the participant from the IDES. Standards, Is Fit for Duty, or If the participant is a member of the Reserves or National Guard Exception: Has Been who is on active duty, after a MSC and DRAS take the Disenrolled not participant’s actions described in Steps 1 through 10 of the table below, the MSC or DRAS with current jurisdiction over the case must follow the participant’s instructions in M21-1, Part III, Subpart i, 2.D.16.d. Step Action 1 The MSC schedules and holds an exit interview with the participant. For more information about exit interviews, see Reference: Part III, Subpart i, 2.D.12. 2 If the participant is on active duty, the MSC proceeds to the next step, or on active duty, the MSC proceeds to Step 4. not 3 The MSC sends the participant an e-mail containing a hyperlink to the that discusses claims for disability benefits a service member may file prior to separation. 4 If a DRAS has current jurisdiction over the case, the participant’s MSC proceeds to the next step. If the MSC has current jurisdiction over the case, participant’s the MSC proceeds to Step 8. 5 The MSC notifies the DRAS of the disenrollment, or participant’s MEB or PEB determination (whichever applies). 6 The MSC forwards any documents in his/her possession that belong in the claims folder to the appropriate participant’s scanning vendor. 7 The MSC establishes EP 400.
handling returned mail processing notice that an IDES participant has accepted a PEB decision that he/she is unfit for duty, and how PEBs document their findings. Change Date October 21, 2015 a. Processing Notice That an IDES Participant Meets Retention Standards, Is Fit for Duty, or Has Been Disenrolled The table below describes the steps MSCs and DRASs must follow when a PEBLO notifies an MSC that an IDES participant’s MEB determined the participant meets the standards for retention PEB determined the participant is fit for duty, or service department disenrolled the participant from the IDES. Exception: If the participant is a member of the Reserves or National Guard who is not on active duty, after a participant’s MSC and DRAS take the actions described in Steps 1 through 10 of the table below, the MSC or DRAS with current jurisdiction over the participant’s case must follow the instructions in M21-1, Part III, Subpart i, 2.D.16.d. Step Action 1 The MSC schedules and holds an exit interview with the participant. Reference: For more information about exit interviews, see Part III, Subpart i, 2.D.12. 2 If the participant is on active duty, the MSC proceeds to the next step, or not on active duty, the MSC proceeds to Step 4. 3 The MSC sends the participant an e-mail containing a hyperlink to the that discusses claims for disability benefits a service member may file prior to separation. 4 If a DRAS has current jurisdiction over the participant’s case, the MSC proceeds to the next step. If the MSC has current jurisdiction over the participant’s case, the MSC proceeds to Step 8. 5 The MSC notifies the DRAS of the participant’s disenrollment, or MEB or PEB determination (whichever applies). 6 The MSC forwards any documents in his/her possession that belong in the participant’s claims folder to the appropriate scanning vendor. 7 The MSC establishes EP 400.