Relocation

The Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), is a joint program between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that allows the disability evaluation system of Army (and those of the other military services)to run concurrently with the VA’s.

It retains many of the same components of the legacy system, but eliminates the requirement for Soldiers to navigate the VA system by themselves after they are medically separated or retired. Also their VA benefits begin as soon as they become civilians. Europe and Asia were part of the final implementation phase and began the new system Oct 1.

Learn more about the background of the IDES program with the DoD IDES Pamphlet.

WHAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE FOR SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES IN EUROPE?

The new process in Europe is to PCS Soldiers, along with their Families, back to the United States.  It is necessary for the PCS to happen rapidly, but the process is designed to give Soldiers, their Families and their units enough time to do things in an orderly, coordinated way.  Why is this necessary?  The Veterans Administration is half of the integrated evaluation team.  The VA’s medical centers are located in the US and Puerto Rico but not in foreign countries.  This makes a return the US necessary.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for common questions about the program.

NEWS

Disability Evaluation information now available on-line

IDES STAND-TO

Army streamlining disability rating process

Getting Started

You may be entering this system soon and you have many questions.

PEBLOs (Liaisons) help you navigate.

Points of Contact for Soldiers in IDES

DSN:  314

GERMANY Country Code:  49

ITALY Country Code:  39

Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officers (PEBLOs)

Landstuhl   590-8224/7115 (06371-9464-xxxx)

Vicenza  636-9640 (0444-61-xxxx)

Bavaria (Vilseck)   476-2196/2198  (09622-83-xxxx/xxxx)

Heidelberg    371-2367 (06221-17-xxxx)

Soldiers and their Families are encouraged to contact respective PEBLO offices on IDES process questions.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

For questions related to family Visit the Exceptional Family Member Program webpage or send your question to EFMP.ERMC@amedd.army.mil.

questions

Active Duty  

USAREUR G1 for questions about orders and PCS

DSN: 314-370-8463            

ERMC PAD for questions about the medical process 

DSN 371-3383/2380, COMM +49 (0) 6221-17-3383/2380, ERMCPAD@AMEDD.ARMY.MIL

IMCOM-E OPS Division for questions about clearing and relocation

DSN: 314-370-3537

Army Reserve 

7th CSC

G1 for questions on the IDES process

MY ROLE

I am a Unit Commander or Staff, and Leader, and want to know how best to support my Soldier through this process.

Referral into the IDES triggers multiple overlapping and cascading actions. 

All commanders must establish their own E-Profile at Medical Operations Data System (MODS). Contact your E-Profile installation administrator or the online MODS Help Desk for questions with your account.

Commanders must be prepared to support their Soldier's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move on an accelerated timeline.

A Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) from your local Military Treatment Facility (MTF) will contact you and your Soldier as well as a representative from the Warrior Transition Battalion - Europe (WTB-E).  They will schedule the required medical briefings, exams and administrative appointments, and will act as guides for you, your Soldier, the Soldier’s Family, and your unit.

questions

Active Duty
 

USAREUR G1 for questions about orders and PCS

DSN: 314-370-8463            

ERMC PAD for questions about the medical process 

DSN 371-3383/2380, COMM +49 (0) 6221-17-3383/2380, ERMCPAD@AMEDD.ARMY.MIL

IMCOM-E OPS Division for questions about clearing and relocation

DSN: 314-370-3537

Warrior Transition Battalion – Europe for questions about Soldier care   programs and process    DSN: 371-2577

Army Reserve 7th CSC

G1 for questions on the IDES process

Soldiers can track their IDES process under their Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account by clicking, My Medical, and the My MEB tab, after the Soldier has been entered in the system.

Patient Administration Division –Medical Evaluation Boards on AKO

PDA Physical Disability Agency

Deployment Health Clinic Center, Healthcare and Support Services

Veterans Information Portal

Returning Service Members (OEF/OIF) - VA

US Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2)

Warrior Care Blog

Office of Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy

United States Department of Labor

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