Service member Fact Sheet
What you need to know about... The Post Deployment Health Reassessment
What is the Post Deployment Health Reassessment (PDHRA)?
The Post-Deployment Health Reassessment, or PDHRA, is part of the force health protection program.
It extends the continuum of care for Service members’ deployment-related health concerns. The PDHRA
provides education, screening, assessment and access to care for a wide variety of questions and
concerns that you may have about your health after you return from deployment.
Our mission is to provide a full range of services to you and your family. We recognize that deployment may have an impact on your health and well-being. Our commitment is to programs that successfully safeguard your health and wellbeing. Our goal is to avoid or minimize any negative impact deployment may have had on your health.
Who can participate in the PDHRA?
While the initial focus of the program is those Service members who fall within this three- to
six-month time period, the program will be made available to all Service members who have returned
from deployment since September 11, 2001. Service members who have returned from deployment and are
beyond the six-month period will be contacted by their unit or Commander with details regarding
their participation in the PDHRA.
What if my deployment ended more than six months ago but I still want to complete the reassessment?
All Service members who have returned from deployment since September 11, 2001, will have the
opportunity to participate in this health reassessment. In most cases, your commander will contact
you when you are eligible to participate in the PDHRA. However, if you feel you are in need of
immediate medical advice or attention, you do not have to wait to complete the PDHRA in order to
access care. Please contact your health care provider directly if any health care concerns arise at
any time post-deployment.
Why should I complete this reassessment?
You are your own best health advocate. By completing the PDHRA you have an opportunity to take
charge of your health and take advantage of the health care and community services available to you.
Identifying health concerns early allows us to treat your health concerns before they become chronic
problems.
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PDHRA Information Site was last updated on 04/19/07.