is needed prior to other appellate request a social survey. procedures in cases where a notice of disagreement (NOD) has been filed the issue on appeal is either SC or evaluation of a psychiatric disability, and upon review of the claims folder, prior to pre-certification of the appeal, it is found that a social survey was not considered in the denial 13. Pre-Discharge Examinations Introduction This topic contains information about Pre-Discharge examinations, including who is eligible for Pre-Discharge examination what the Separation Health Assessment (SHA) covers, and general medical examinations and the SHA. Change Date July 30, 2015 a. Who Is The Pre-Discharge program is available to service members with no more Eligible for than 180 days remaining until discharge at select military installations that Pre-Discharge contain VA intake sites. Examination For more information on References: who may file a Pre-Discharge claim, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart i, 2.A.1.b, and claims that are not processed in the Pre-Discharge program, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart i, 2.A.1.e. The Separation Health Assessment (SHA) is a single separation examination b. What the SHA which supports the VA disability compensation process and the Department Examination of Defense (DoD) separation/retirement process. It includes the Separation Covers History and Physical Examination Program (SHPE). 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
is needed prior to other appellate procedures in cases where a notice of disagreement (NOD) has been filed the issue on appeal is either SC or evaluation of a psychiatric disability, and upon review of the claims folder, prior to pre-certification of the appeal, it is found that a social survey was not considered in the denial request a social survey. 13. Pre-Discharge Examinations Introduction This topic contains information about Pre-Discharge examinations, including who is eligible for Pre-Discharge examination what the Separation Health Assessment (SHA) covers, and general medical examinations and the SHA. Change Date July 30, 2015 a. Who Is Eligible for Pre-Discharge Examination The Pre-Discharge program is available to service members with no more than 180 days remaining until discharge at select military installations that contain VA intake sites. References: For more information on who may file a Pre-Discharge claim, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart i, 2.A.1.b, and claims that are not processed in the Pre-Discharge program, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart i, 2.A.1.e. b. What the SHA Examination Covers The Separation Health Assessment (SHA) is a single separation examination which supports the VA disability compensation process and the Department of Defense (DoD) separation/retirement process. It includes the Separation History and Physical Examination Program (SHPE). 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
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