Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) Module 2-3 Practice Test

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• What types of documentation are commonly required for an MEB referral?
• Under VA burial benefits, the VA will provide what to the veteran's family, at no cost?
• Where are e-Profile records stored?
• NOT considered by the PEB when determining a Soldier's fitness for duty?
• Which regulatory documents guide the PEBLO’s duties?
• How does the PEBLO interact with the VA to coordinate benefits?
• What is a legal requirement of the Soldier's counsel during the IDES process?
• Which factor is NOT considered by the MEBTO when relegating RC board cases to designated IDES locations?
• Which board determines fitness for duty after medical evaluation?
• For a Soldier to be selected for a Community Care Unit (CCU), which statement is true?
• During the implementation of the e-Profile application, which event occurred in November 2009?
• Which member of Warrior Transition Unit Leadership is the first line supervisor for Warriors in Transition?
• Which member of the Triad provides acute and wellness services for Warriors in Transition?
• What is a primary HIPAA/privacy objective in the PEBLO's handling of medical information?
• What defines a compensable disability?
• In IDES, besides providing due process through rebuttals and appeals and determining fitness level and disability benefits, what is another function?
• Which of the following Soldiers would be considered eligible for duty-related processing?
• Under MAR2, ill or injured Soldiers are eligible for which outcome?
• In order to be eligible for the Army Wounded Warrior (AW2) Program, Soldiers must receive (or be expected to receive) a 30% rating for one or more injuries, as well as having incurred their injury/illness after what date?
• A stated purpose of the e-Profile application is to:
• Under 10 U.S. Code 101(d)(3), which term is defined as active duty under a call or order that does not specify a period of 30 days or less?
• How should a PEBLO document and preserve sensitive information?
• What is a key benefit of pre-PEB counseling for service members?
• What is the role of the service member’s physician and medical team in the MEB/PEB process?
• The Veteran Tracking Application (VTA) stores data for which program?
• A period of disservice is not counted when excessive misconduct results in inability to perform duties for more than how long?
• Identify the activity best suited to establishing an appropriate counseling environment.
• What is a required step for PEBLO to share patient information with VA?
• Which item is a subsection of the MEB/PEB Counseling Checklist?
• To qualify for disability retirement, a Soldier must meet which requirement?
• Enlisted Soldiers processing under chapters that allow a characterization of service as 'under other than honorable' are eligible for which IDES process?
• Which of the following is a legitimate justification for assigning a Soldier to a Warrior Transition Unit?
• Continuation on Active Duty/Continuation on Active Reserve status is governed by which policies?
• What is a key communication role of the PEBLO regarding DoD findings to the service member?
• Which mental health or neurological conditions are commonly cited as triggers for MEB/PEB processing?
• Which of the following is an Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) reporting agent and is required to record certain information in the VTA IDES Database?
• A provider experiencing feelings of emptiness and decreased self-esteem would benefit most from which renewal technique?
• The document that provides the ICD code for the MDCO is which of the following?
• Which entity acts as the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) reporting agent and must log information in the Veteran Tracking Application (VTA) IDES Database?
• In a counseling setting, which practice best illustrates good patient relations?
• Which practice is not recommended for PEBLO communications with the service member’s unit?
• Risk is define as "a combination of probability and consequences" by whom?
• In the IDES process, which database is used to record required information in the Veterans Tracking Application?
• Which board is responsible for deciding fitness for continued service after an MEB review?
• During the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) process, which right does a Soldier have?
• Compassion fatigue indicators affect which domain in practice?
• Who ultimately assigns the disability rating in the MEB/PEB process?
• Which statement correctly describes the difference between an MEB referral and a PEB referral?
• Which status is used for soldiers whose disabilities are not stable enough for permanent rating?
• Which document provides the ICD code for the MEB Proceedings?
• In a benefits processing context, who ultimately handles disability compensation?
• Which percentage represents the minimum retirement base pay for Soldiers on the TDRL?
• The Narrative Summary (NARSUM) does NOT opine on which aspect of a Soldier's medical condition?
• Which policies govern Continuation on Active Duty and Continuation on Active Reserve?
• Soldiers are placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List when their disabilities are not
• How long must a medical condition last to meet SSA disability duration criteria?
• The Command and Control (C2) section of a Community Care Unit (CCU) performs which task?
• AR 635-40 governs which aspect of Soldier processing?
• What is “favorable information” that the PEB should provide to the service member?
• How does the MEB narrative summary support the PEB decision?
• The PEBLO demonstrates which element of patient relations by allowing a WT to vent frustrations and showing empathy to prevent escalation?
• Who initiates the MEB referral?
• Line of Duty investigations are a high priority for ill or injured Soldiers because determinations may affect which of the following?
• What percentage disability rating is used as the minimum threshold for disability retirement eligibility?
• What happens if a service member refuses an MEB referral?
• Which unfit Soldiers may request Continuation on Active Duty/Continuation on Active Reserve status?
• The MEBTO regulates RC board cases to where?
• Which conditions frequently trigger MEB/PEB processing?
• What is a stated purpose of the e-Profile application?
• Any portion of a disability resulting from a Soldier's failure to comply with prescribed medical treatment is compensable under what circumstances?
• What is the Narrative Summary (NARS) in the MEB process and why is it important?
• Which statement best describes how DoD and VA disability evaluations are integrated?
• How should a PEBLO handle transitions from service to civilian life?
• Who may appeal the PEB findings?
• As a PEBLO creating a case in the VTA, what are the first two data elements you must have to begin the case?
• Soldiers on the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) receive a minimum of what percentage of retired base pay?
• During the development of MEBTO, which phase occurred in September 2013?
• Which document lists the various medical conditions and physical defects which may render a Soldier unfit for further military service?
• What are the typical sequential steps in a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) process?
• A PEBLO seeking to learn about physical evaluation for retention, retirement, or separation would consult which document?
• What is a possible outcome after a PEB rating?
• For AW2 eligibility, the injury must have occurred after which date?
• How are DoD disability ratings used in the context of retirement or separation?
• Which document provides the international classification of diseases code for the MDCO?
• In the IDES process, who provides acute and wellness services as part of the care triad?
• Under MAR2, ill or injured Soldiers are eligible for which outcome?
• DoDI 1332.18 is the document a PEBLO would consult to learn about which system?
• What is the primary purpose of distinguishing fitness for duty from disability rating?
• The IDES process includes which additional function beyond determining fitness and disability benefits?
• Which regulatory framework governs privacy and handling of medical information for PEBLO duties?
• Which is NOT a potential recommendation that may be made by Human Resources Command (HRC)?
• What is the typical lifecycle after a PEB rating determination?
• How does DoD address the alignment between DoD disability ratings and VA disability ratings?
• Which document summarizes the service member’s medical history and functional limitations for decision-makers?
• Which statement about compensable disabilities is true?
• What is a PEB and its primary function?
• What opportunity does the MAR2 program provide to ill or injured Soldiers?
• Which entity decides whether a Soldier will be retained in his PMOS, reclassified, or referred to the MEB for evaluation?
• Which group benefits most directly from the e-Profile's medical readiness data in Unit Status Reports?
• Which scenario would be considered compensable?
• Personal indicators of compassion fatigue typically affect which aspect of a provider's life?
• The relationship of the DVA rating schedule to IDES dispositions is defined where?
• What is the purpose of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) in relation to the PEB process?
• In the eMEB workflow, the initial file used by personnel is commonly known as which file?
• Which option is NOT a disposition under the Integrated Disability Evaluation System?
• How do MEB and PEB differ in the disability evaluation pathway?
• What is the role of authorized parties in sharing information?
• How can a service member appeal or request reconsideration of a PEB decision?
• When a PEBLO encounters mixed medical opinions, what is the recommended approach?
• Which statement best describes the primary purpose of the MEB?
• Who decides whether a Soldier will be retained in his/her PMOS, reclassified, or referred to the MEB for evaluation?
• How can PEBLO ensure consistency and fairness in rating across cases?
• The CCU's C2 section is responsible for which outcome?
• What is the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) and when is it used?
• What is a true statement about how PEBLO coordinates with VA to ensure benefits?
• The e-Profile's medical readiness status, incorporated into Unit Status Reports, is useful to which group?
• What is the role of the service member’s family or legal counsel in the MEB/PEB process?
• In order for a Soldier to receive disability retirement, he or she must have either a minimum combined disability rating of 30% under the VASRD OR a total of how many years of service as computed under 10 USC 1208?
• After MEB findings, what is the next step in the process?
• What does the acronym TDRL stand for?
• An injury or illness incurred by a Soldier while on Active Duty, caused by willful negligence on the part of the Soldier, would be determined to be which of the following?
• Which of the following Soldiers would be considered eligible for duty-related processing?
• How does a PEBLO ensure accurate impairment ratings are applied?
• How does a PEBLO help a service member prepare for VA benefits claims?
• When an MEB cannot determine return to duty, what is the next step?
• Soldiers are placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List when their disabling conditions are not what?
• Which statement best describes the MEB's function in retention and separation processes?
• The MEB is to refer Soldiers to the PEB under what circumstances?
• What is the impact of a PEB rating on a service member’s civilian benefits?
• What document must be signed on a date after a Soldier is approved for voluntary retirement to be considered 'pending retirement'?
• Soldiers are placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List when their disabling conditions are not
• After a PEB decision, what should the written notification include?
• What is the first step of creating a case file?
• What is the significance of the disability rating assigned by the PEB?
• Which statement about the Warrior Transition Unit is accurate?
• Which circumstance makes the failure-to-comply-related disability compensable?
• Which of the following would be considered eligible for duty-related processing?
• What is the role of the chain-of-command in ensuring a smooth MEB/PEB process?
• Which of the following is NOT a disposition used by the Integrated Disability Evaluation System?
• What is the significance of the DoD Form or review forms used in MEB/PEB process?
• What is the primary purpose of the PEBLO in the disability evaluation process?
• Which of the following Soldiers does NOT qualify for Warrior in Transition status?
• How do PEBs determine if a condition is service-connected for disability processing?
• In the context of disability processing, which role is commonly responsible for coordinating medical referrals and care planning for the Warrior in Transition?
• For disability retirement, if the rating threshold is not met, what is the minimum total years of service required under 10 USC 1208?
• What is a DoD/VA rating conversion and why is it important?
• Which condition would be considered compensable by the PEB?
• What is the difference between an “unfit for duty” finding and a “non-duty" medical retirement?
• What is the role of the MEB physician in the MEB process?
• What are the possible dispositions an MEB can recommend to the PEB?
• In the six-step guideline for responding to stakeholders, what is the third step after allowing the speaker to vent and determining underlying concerns?
• Which of the following describes IDES' broader scope beyond disability processing?
• Which approach best supports an accurate impairment rating?
• Which board reviews medical findings to determine fitness for continued service after an MEB?
• A Soldier is placed on the Temporary Disability Retirement List when their disabling conditions are not stable enough for permanent rating.
• What is the impact of partial duty limitations on the service member’s career path?
• How does the PEBLO handle patient privacy when coordinating with VA benefits?
• If the Physical Evaluation Board finds a Soldier Fit for Duty, the Soldier has the option to take which action?
• A PEBLO wishing to learn more about the standards that determine unfitness due to disability or medical qualification would consult which document?
• Why is accurate, timely medical documentation important in the PEB process?
• To be eligible for Permanent Disability Retirement, a Soldier's disability must have a severity rating not below what percentage?
• How should an MTF communicate a PEB decision to a service member?
• During counseling, the PEBLO's best approach to a WT's venting is to ...
• Who is primarily responsible for initiating the formal rating in the MEB/PEB process?
• Which action supports timely processing in PEB cases?
• A PEBLO wanting to know more about the disability evaluation system would consult which document?
• Which role is primarily responsible for creating and managing cases in the VTA?
• Which source refers a Soldier to the MEB when the Soldier has reached optimal care or the Medical Retention Determination Point and does not meet retention standards?
• What does “narrative summary” in the MEB contain?
• Soldiers on Continuation on Active Duty/Continuation on Active Reserve status must undergo a physical evaluation no fewer than how many years?
• When might a service member be placed back on active duty after a PEB decision?
• In day-to-day supervision of Warriors in Transition, who typically serves as the direct supervisor?
• The Physical Evaluation Board's findings may be appealed by whom?
• Which description best reflects the role of a PEBLO in the MEB/PEB process?
• In preparing VA claims, why is alignment between DoD findings and VA rating expectations important?
• What does the disability rating inform regarding retirement outcomes?
• If a service member asks about the certainty of a MEB/PEB timeline, what is the best response?
• If the Physical Evaluation Board finds a Soldier Fit for Duty, the Soldier may take which action?
• How should a PEBLO manage communications with the service member’s unit and chain of command?
• When first using the eMEB system, what is the file name created across the tabs?
• Hazards from treatment for a pre-existing condition may be compensable if they are what?
• Which Soldiers are eligible for a 15-year prequalification for early retirement?
• Which of the following is NOT a common pitfall PEBLO should avoid in the MEB/PEB process?
• Which statement about compensable disabilities is true?
• In the Case Supporting Data portion of the TDRL MDCO, which field is required?
• In DoD terms, what does fitness for continued duty mean?
• Which field is required when completing the Case Supporting Data portion of the TDRL MDCO?
• In the Army, a PEBLO seeking guidance on standards of medical fitness would consult which document?
• What role does documentation play in fairness and transparency of PEB decisions?
• What is the first step in creating a case file within the system?
• Which member of the Triad works with the Warrior in Transition and his/her family in the decision-making process related to care, treatment, and services?
• What rights does a service member have during the MEB/PEB process?
• Which of the following is a typical musculoskeletal condition that triggers a PEB referral?
• The PEB makes decisions related to disability benefits based on which of the following?