Army Regulation 700-138

Army Regulation 700-138 provides policies for managing the Army’s Disability Evaluation System, which assesses soldiers' fitness for continued service due to injury or health issues. It outlines procedures for medical evaluations, disability ratings, and benefits determinations, ensuring consistent, fair, and timely decisions. The regulation also covers appeals and the coordination between medical and administrative processes to support soldiers’ recovery, transition, or separation from service if unable to perform their duties. Overall, it aims to balance the needs of soldiers’ health with the military’s readiness and resource management.