I initially posted this as a response on the DoDI 1332.38 Physical Disability Evaluation 1.2 thread, but thought it was general enough to repost here. We have been instructed to pull every case still in the system, and that includes soldiers on terminal leave, to check if an adjustment disorder was listed on the 3947. If it was, it will be sent to the mental health NARSUM/Addendum writer for them to say if it either acute or chronic; and whether or not it fails retention standards. If it is determined that it is chronic and fails retention standards, a new 3947 will be done and routed to the PEB.
What does that tell me? It makes me think those cases will have the adjustment disorder factored in to the separation disposition. This may affect a lot of soldiers and can certainly mean the difference between separation with pay vs retirement. I would guess the retirement would be TDRL, just as it is in the majority of PTSD cases. So, that is the latest as we have it. That being said, it can change on a dime, and you probably know that. I'll post new information as we get it. This change 2 just came down on 10 April 2013, and was not implemented until a couple of days ago.
What does that tell me? It makes me think those cases will have the adjustment disorder factored in to the separation disposition. This may affect a lot of soldiers and can certainly mean the difference between separation with pay vs retirement. I would guess the retirement would be TDRL, just as it is in the majority of PTSD cases. So, that is the latest as we have it. That being said, it can change on a dime, and you probably know that. I'll post new information as we get it. This change 2 just came down on 10 April 2013, and was not implemented until a couple of days ago.