Preliminary review of a trigger event should occur no more than how many days after referral to PEBLO for RegAF (AD)/For ARC (Guard/Reserve)?

• A. AD= less than 45 days; ARC= less than 90 days
• B. ARC= less than 45 days; AD= less than 90 days
• C. AD= less than 30 days; ARC= less than 60 days
• D. AD= less than 60 days; ARC= less than 120 days

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how quickly a preliminary review should be completed after referral to PEBLO to keep the disability evaluation process moving.

For RegAF (active duty) personnel, complete the preliminary review within 45 days of referral. For ARC (Guard/Reserve) personnel, complete it within 90 days. This difference reflects the realities of how each group engages with medical records and the evaluation process: active duty members typically have more immediate, continuous access to medical information, so a shorter window keeps the process timely. Reserve members often coordinate care across unit obligations and civilian providers, which can take longer, so a longer window helps accommodate that reality.

This timely review ensures missing documentation is caught early, helps start the disability evaluation promptly, and reduces downstream delays in benefits and follow-on steps.