Service members who do not file claims with VA will receive an SHA/ SHPE at their local military treatment facility (MTF) in connection with their transition processing. The SHA/SHPE captures the service current member’s health information in a way that is easily accessible by both DoD and VA. The SHA process provides service members with an improved general medical examination, which includes an audiogram, any specialty exams deemed necessary, and a full lab analysis, using examination protocols. VA’s The service member completes and provides the DD Form 2807-1, Report of to the examiner. The examiners will complete their Medical History, designated section of the and the completed form will be DD Form 2807-1, added to the service service treatment records (STRs). member’s The service member may elect to upload the completed Note: DD Form into eBenefits with the Pre-Discharge claim(s) application instead of 2807-1 bringing the form to the SHA examination. c. General Effective October 2013, all eligible Pre-Discharge claimants receive an SHA, Medical which replaced the General Medical (GEN MED) examination. Examinations The SHA DBQ is being added to CAPRI/CAATS and is an available selection and the SHA at most facilities. Select the SHA DBQ if it is available at the requesting examination facility and add the comment: (or BDD Quick Start) claim. If the SHA DBQ is not available in CAPRI or CAATS, select the GEN MED DBQ and add the following statement to the comments: BDD (or Quick Start) claim: SHA DBQ is requested. For more information about the SHA DBQ, see the Reference: Disability and . Medical Assessment Fact Sheet 14. Examinations of Pregnant Claimants This topic contains information about examinations for pregnant claimants Introduction including general information on examinations for pregnant claimants ancillary conditions of pregnancy tests not recommended for pregnant claimants how pregnancy affects participation in the Pre-Discharge program, and options for processing claims for pregnant claimants. July 30, 2015 Change Date
Service members who do not file claims with VA will receive an SHA/ SHPE at their local military treatment facility (MTF) in connection with their transition processing. The SHA/SHPE captures the service member’s current health information in a way that is easily accessible by both DoD and VA. The SHA process provides service members with an improved general medical examination, which includes an audiogram, any specialty exams deemed necessary, and a full lab analysis, using VA’s examination protocols. The service member completes and provides the DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical History, to the examiner. The examiners will complete their designated section of the DD Form 2807-1, and the completed form will be added to the service member’s service treatment records (STRs). Note: The service member may elect to upload the completed DD Form 2807-1 into eBenefits with the Pre-Discharge claim(s) application instead of bringing the form to the SHA examination. c. General Medical Examinations and the SHA Effective October 2013, all eligible Pre-Discharge claimants receive an SHA, which replaced the General Medical (GEN MED) examination. The SHA DBQ is being added to CAPRI/CAATS and is an available selection at most facilities. Select the SHA DBQ if it is available at the requesting examination facility and add the comment: BDD (or Quick Start) claim. If the SHA DBQ is not available in CAPRI or CAATS, select the GEN MED DBQ and add the following statement to the comments: BDD (or Quick Start) claim: SHA DBQ is requested. Reference: For more information about the SHA DBQ, see the Disability and Medical Assessment Fact Sheet . 14. Examinations of Pregnant Claimants Introduction This topic contains information about examinations for pregnant claimants including general information on examinations for pregnant claimants ancillary conditions of pregnancy tests not recommended for pregnant claimants how pregnancy affects participation in the Pre-Discharge program, and options for processing claims for pregnant claimants. Change Date July 30, 2015