Transcript Imminent Death Processing
1999 WORLDWIDE PEBLO CONFERENCE
1999 WORLDWIDE PEBLO CONFERENCE
IMMINENT DEATH PROCESSING
Ms. Frances A. Dennis USAPDA Policy Officer DSN 295-0814 E-Mail: [email protected]
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AGENDA
What Is Imminent Death Processing?
Physician Requirements
PEBLO Requirements.
Comparison of Benefits
Imminent Death Issues
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IMMINENT DEATH PROCESSING WHAT IS IT?
Expeditious Retirement Procedures for Disability on a 24-hour Basis.
Generally, Financially Advantageous to NOK, Including Those of Soldiers With Over 20 Years.
Applicable to the Single Soldier (SBP “Insurable Interest” Option) Applies to AC and to RC Soldiers With Duty Related Disabilities; But, Not on the TDRL.
Must Have Prognosis of Death Within 72 Hours.
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IMMINENT DEATH PROCESSING KEY PLAYERS
Physician
PERSCOM (Casualty & Memorial Affairs)
DCCS/MTF Commander
PEBLO
Retirement Services Officer
Physical Evaluation Boards
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IMMINENT DEATH PROCESSING PHYSICIAN REQUIREMENTS/ACTIONS
Confirm Soldier Alert PEBLO Is Alive and Death Expected Within 72 Hours
Complete and Sign SF 502 (NARSUM).
Must Incl. Statement “Death Is Expected Within 72 Hours”.
Mental Disorders, Regardless of Etiology, Add Statement IAW AR 40-3, Para 7-8.
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Mentally Competent for Pay Purposes?
Capable of Understanding and Cooperating with PEB?
Dangerous to Himself/Herself or to Others?
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IMMINENT DEATH PROCESSING PEBLO REQUIREMENTS/ACTIONS
Contact and Counsel NOK on the Imminent Death Alert PERSCOM Casualty and Memorial Affairs When LD Investigation Is Required.
--LTC Steward, DSN 221-5314; Beeper 1-800-759-8888, PIN 1063965 --Mr. Campbell, DSN 221-7575; Beeper 1-800-759-8888, PIN 115424
Obtain Soldier’s or NOK’s Signature on the MEB
If Soldier Is Incompetent and NOK Cannot Be Located, OR
If Soldier or NOK Refuses to Sign MEB a Statement Will Be Prepared and Submitted w/MEB.
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IMMINENT DEATH PROCESSING PEBLO REQUIREMENTS/ACTIONS
Fax Completed MEB To PEB. Ensure The Following: -- DA Form 3947 Signed By DCCS Or By A Designee.
-- NARSUM Contains Statement: “Death Is Expected Within 72 Hours” Note: MEB may be forwarded pending LOD
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IMMINENT DEATH PROCESSING PEBLO REQUIREMENTS/ACTIONS
Upon Receipt of PEB Findings Counsel Soldier or NOK and Obtain Election.
May Be Done by Telephone With Preparation of MFR.
If Soldier or NOK Declines to Make an Election, Prepare Statement and Advise Soldier/NOK That Imminent Death Processing Is Terminated.
If Soldier Is Deemed Incompetent and NOK Cannot Be Located, the MTF Commander or His Designee Makes the Election on Behalf of the Soldier (AR 37-104-1, Para 9-21.)
FAX Election to PEB.
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IMMINENT DEATH PROCESSING Benefits Comparison Chart Benefit Serviceman’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Death gratuity Yes Yes Death on Active Duty DVA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Offset by DIC, but may be more than DIC.
Yes (If meets VA marriage or child requirements.) Only if soldier has 20 years of active federal service.
Election options restricted by law.
No Supplemental SBP Increases basic SBP after age 62 reduction.
Eligibility for DVA Service Disabled Veterans Insurance (SDVI) ($10,000) No Death in Retired Status Yes.
Coverage retained for up to one year or until less than totally disabled.
Yes, if death occurs within 120 days from service connected disability.
Yes (If meets VA marriage or child requirements.) Yes without regard to years of service. Several election options, to include insurable interest for single soldier Yes (Only for spouse or spouse/child elections.) Yes
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IMMINENT DEATH PROCESSING ISSUES
Are comatose soldiers deemed “incompetent”?
Is separate competence board required?
For purposes of meeting the requirement of AR 40-3, para 7-8a, is the following statement sufficient on comatose soldiers: “ Soldier is incompetent for pay purposes (in a coma)”?
1999 WORLDWIDE PEBLO CONFERENCE
IMMINENT DEATH PROCESSING ISSUES
Are comatose soldiers deemed “incompetent”?
Is separate competence board required?
For purposes of meeting the requirement of AR 40-3, para 7-8a, is the following statement sufficient on comatose soldiers: “ Soldier is incompetent for pay purposes (in a coma)”?