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Separation and Retirement Medical Examination

NOAA Corps officers separating or retiring from services are recommended to have a medical examination as soon as practicable within one year of separation or retirement from service. A minimum of 60 days and a maximum of 12 months is recommended preceding separation date.

A separation or retirement medical examination is important for documenting medical concerns identified during an officer's commissioned service and assesses current health and medical history. It can be used to identify service-connected conditions for the purposes of claiming benefits administered by the Veteran Affairs (VA). It is the responsibility of the NOAA Corps officer requesting a resignation to obtain a separation medical examination.

Forms for Separation and Retirement Medical Examination
DD Form 2807-1, "Report of Medical History"
DD Form 2808, "Report of Medical Examination"

Dental Examination

All officers are responsible for keeping dental readiness current through separation and retirement.

DD Form 2813, "Dental Readiness"

TriCare Separating from Active Duty
The Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) provides 180 days of health care benefits after regular TRICARE benefits end.

TriCare Retiring
BENEFEDS: Dental and Vision- You have 60 days from the date you became eligible to enroll in a FEDVIP dental and/or vision plan. Officers that want this benefit are encouraged to complete this early to avoid lapse in coverage.

Separation Health Assessment and Physical Examination or Disability Exam
Separation Health Assessment For Service Members
Veteran Affairs: How to File a VA Disability Claim
Veteran Affairs: Intent to File a VA Disability Claim

Officers are responsible to keep their medical readiness documents current. If you have any medical documents that you have not submitted previously and want in your record before retirement or separation, please submit via MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.

In 2024, The VA Electronic Health Record Modernization is transitioning to MHS GENESIS. This will allow the VA to easily access a veteran's medical documents.