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    Patient Resources

    Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)

     
    The Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) is a collaborative process that requires coordination across Commands, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies. The success of the program is based on a consistent order of operations, clear channels of communication, and well understood stakeholder roles and responsibilities.

    Resources

    IDES Timeline Overview
    Army Regulation 635-40 Disability Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation
    Army Regulation 40-501 Standards of Medical Fitness

    DoD Compensation and Benefits Handbook for Wounded, Ill, and/or Injured Service Members of the Armed Forces: http://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/benefits/compensation-and-benefits 
     

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    Phone

    Chief of PAD: (760) 383-5174 (Office)
    NCOIC, PAD: (760) 383-5175 (Office)
    IDES Supervisor: (760) 383-5273 (Office)
    Fax Number: 760-383-5127

    Location

    Room 2501, 2nd Floor, WACH
    *Nextdoor to Primary Care Clinic

    Hours of Operation

    Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
    Closed for Lunch: 12:00pm - 13:00pm
    Closed on Weekends, Federal Holiday and Selected Training Holidays

    Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!