05/04/2022
This individual serves as the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO)
for the medical treatment facility (MTF) and its geographic area of responsibility. Provides
Disability Evaluation System (DES) guidance in accordance with established DoD guidelines, ,
data collection, medical coordination, Service member/commander/stakeholder advising, and
procedural work related to Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) processing and Temporary
Disability Retired List (TDRL) reevaluations in accordance with applicable instructions,
regulations and directives. Liaison support is provided to active duty and Reserve Component
(RC) members (Air Force Reserve Component (AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG)) and
commanders on program requirements, military benefits, legal rights, and the appeals process.
Coordinates Aeromedical evacuation or other patient travel requirements, fitness for duty
determinations, line of duty (LOD) and other program requirements related to the DES. Provides
Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) findings to service member and medical staff. Tracks each
DES case from referral to final disposition. Guides the Service member throughout the DES
process.
1. QUALIFICATIONS:
1.1 Mandatory knowledge and skills.
1.1.1 1.1.1 Ability to plan, organize, and manage functions and staff within an MTF to meet
program objects. Knowledge of the military healthcare organizational structure, major issues,
policies, procedures and operations related to the management of the healthcare delivery
systems.
1.1.2. In-depth knowledge, experience, and training to handle and solve complex cases that arise
when addressing fitness for duty or physical disability evaluation issues.
1.1.3. Tact, diplomacy, and restraint in counseling and explaining entitlements, benefits, and
responsibilities to all customers.
1.1.4. Effective interpersonal communication skills to effectively accomplish the IDES process
1.1.4.1 Master of oral and written communication and customer service principles, methods,
practices and techniques analytic methods, to include using research tools and statistical analysis
and, interpersonal relations practices.
1.1.4.2 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to motivate, train, and work
effectively with a diverse workforce. Must be able to draw realistic conclusions and recommend
viable solutions.
1.1.5 Ability to gather data from various sources, analyze data, statistical analysis, prepare
statistical reports and recommendations for improvements.
1.1.6. Skill in applying fact finding, analytical, and problem solving methods and techniques.
1.1.7. Knowledge of DES processing regulations, instructions, procedures, and policies to assure
timely case processing.
1.1.8. Practical knowledge and understanding of the TRICARE program.
1.2. Education. Associate Degree in business administration, management or health care
organizations from an accredited college or university.
1.3 Experience. Two years’ experience as a PEBLO within the DoD military health system in the
last 6 years; or five years’ experience working in a civilian disability program; or two years’
experience as a VA Medical Service Coordinator (MSC).
1.4 Work Environment/Physical Requirements. The work is primarily sedentary. Requirements
include prolonged walking, standing, sitting or bending.
2 UNIQUE MILITARY HEALTH CARE COMPUTER SYSTEMS/PROCEDURES:
2.1 The AFMOA IDES support team will provide ongoing IDES training guidance.
2.1 PEBLO training will include: Orientation training, on-the-job training, standardized DES
annual refresher or continuing education and training to ensure PEBLOs remain current in their
understanding and application of DES procedures. Training will be accomplished via computer-
based training, monthly DCS teleconference, and ongoing email communications. May be
required to travel to San Antonio for AFMS IDES training workshop at the Government’s
discretion every two years.
2.2 Training will be in accordance with Warrior Care Policy Training Standards and
Performance Objectives Guidebook.
2.3 Veteran Tracking Application training will be provided by the Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA/DoD Collaboration Team) via DCS training.
2.4 Regulatory Guidance: DoDM 1332.18 Vol 1, Disability Evaluation System (DES) Manual:
General Information and Legacy Disability Evaluation System (LDES) Time Standards,
Enclosure 5, DoDM 1332.18, Vol 2, Disability Evaluation System (DES) Manual: Integrated
Disability Evaluation System (IDES), Enclosure 4 and AFI 41-210, TRICARE Operations and
Patient Administration Functions, Section 4K – Medical Evaluation of Service Members (SM)
for Continued Military Service.
3 PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES:
3.1 Responsible for obtaining, assembling and forwarding all required documents and records for
active duty, AFRC and ANG to the Veteran Affairs Medical Service Coordinator, the local
MEB, the IPEB, the FPEB and other IDES stakeholders in accordance with regulatory guidance.
