In this topic section, you can learn about several different types of physical disabilities and how the MHS supports patients with those conditions.
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11/16/2020
The Warrior Games and Warrior Care Recovery Coordination Program helped the Cozad family understand their new reality.
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Policy
This Defense Health Agency-Administrative Instruction (DHA-AI), based on the authority of References (a) through (c), and in accordance with the guidance of References (d) through (s), establishes the Defense Health Agency's (DHA) procedures to:
a. Set procedures, responsibilities, and implement guidance for administering the DHA RA Program in accordance with federal guidelines.
b. Provide, submit, and respond to requests for RAs of qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
c. Process RA requests for DHA employees and applicants with disabilities to ensure an appropriate response in a timely manner. Further, these procedures establish criteria for collecting and annually reporting data on the numbers and types of request for RA considered.
Publication
7/31/2020
This clinical recommendation serves as a reference tool offering medical guidance following indications from post-injury neuroendocrine screening.
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Publication
11/8/2018
This handbook will help to guide military members and their families through an amputation, recovery, and rehabilitation.
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Fact Sheet
10/11/2018
The Physical Disability Board of Review, or PDBR, was legislated by Congress and implemented by the Department of Defense to ensure the accuracy and fairness of combined disability ratings of 20% or less assigned to service members who were discharged between September 11, 2001 and December 31, 2009. The PDBR uses medical information provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the military department. Once a review is complete, the PDBR forwards a recommendation to the secretary of the respective branch of the armed services.
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Video
11/28/2017
More than 1,500 service members have lost limbs in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. For those faced with this traumatic injury, the Department of Defense medical system has adapted in the last 20 years to speed up the recovery process and improve prosthetics.
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Policy
This instruction establishes policies, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for PDBR operation and management as required by section 1554a of Title 10, United States Code (Reference (c)).
- Identification #: DoD Instruction 6040.44
- Date: 7/2/2015
- Type: Instructions
- Topics:
Physical Disability
Presentation
2/11/2015
Decision Brief on Sustainment and Advancement of Amputee Care presented to the Defense Health Board
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