Number: RL33991
Title: Disability Evaluation of Military Servicemembers
Authors: Christine Scott and Sidath Viranga Panangala,  Domestic Social Policy Division; Charles A. Henning, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: This report is intended as a primer to describe disability evaluation in general, including evaluations used by DOD and VA, as well as civilian evaluations used by the SSA and by workers' compensation programs. Next, the DOD and VA disability rating processes are described, respectively, in greater detail. Finally, recent congressional and executive actions and recommendations regarding DOD and VA disability evaluations are described. This report emphasizes the disability evaluation systems at DOD and VA, with illustrative comparisons made to civilian systems when appropriate.
Pages: 22
Date: October 21, 2008