WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2010 – A pilot program that eases medical separation and speeds benefit payments for servicemembers too wounded, sick or injured to stay in the military will soon roll out to the entire force.
“We are proud that the disability evaluation system is making progress,” a senior defense official said this week. “Our people are committed to not only expanding this faster disability system, but we are just as committed to making it even faster and fairer for our transitioning service men and women - our work here is not done.”
John R. Campbell, defense deputy undersecretary for wounded warrior care and transition policy, said the Integrated Disability Evaluation System is a joint effort between the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments...
By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service
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