Separation and Retirement Physical
Who needs a SHPE?
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Active Component or Active Guard/Reserve members preparing to separate from active duty
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Reserve Component on active duty orders for 180 days or more of continuous service, if fully exiting the military within 90 days of orders end date
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RC on AD orders for 31 days or more in support of a contingency operation, if fully exiting the military within 90 days of orders end date
SHPE Timeline
Greater than 180 days before separation/retirement:
- Request a copy of your medical records
- Complete DD Form 2870 & fax to 402-294-8490
- Filing a VA claim: Begin preparing for the claim process. Contact local VA representative
- Not filing a VA claim: No action needed at this time
180-90 days before separation/retirement:
Filing a VA claim
Not filing a VA claim
Less than 90 days before separation/retirement
- SHPE will need to be completed at MTF
- Go to https://asimsimr.health.mil/imr/myimr.aspx to initiate SHPE process
- A VA claim can still be processed; however, any VA exams conducted cannot take the place of the SHPE. These exams may not be completed before separation, delaying your access to benefits.
Steps to completing your SHPE at the MTF
- Complete DD Form 2807-1: Report of Medical History through your MyIMR
- Complete audiogram (if indicated on the My IMR dashboard)
- Complete any other Individual Medical Readiness requirements not currently green
- Schedule/Complete Occupational Health exams, as applicable (AD only)
- Complete SHPE appointments (physical exam scheduled by SHPE nurse)
- BOMC signs Separation Memo and Virtual Out-Processing
Steps to completing your SHPE at the VA:
- Complete DD Form 2807-1: Report of Medical History through your MyIMR
- Schedule/Complete appointment with VA representative. Must bring copy of medical record to appointment.
- Complete IMR requirements not currently green
- Schedule/Complete Occupational Health exams, as applicable (AD only)
- Complete SHPE appointments with VA provider (scheduled by VA representative)
- VA Separation Health Assessment documentation returned to BOMC by VA
- BOMC signs Separation Memo and vOP
Important facts to remember
- A SHPE is mandatory for all service members who meet eligibility criteria, and terminal leave can be affected if not accomplished.
- The DD Form 2807-1 (Report of Medical History) is ONLY in reference to service related diagnosis and/or conditions.
- Army, Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard members go to https://asimsimr.health.mil/imr/myimr.aspx to start new SHPE. Select Offutt AFB as your base.
- National Guard and Reserve SMs should answer ‘yes’ on the DD Form 2807-1 only for conditions incurred or aggravated during current period of AD orders; not your entire military service.
- A termination audiogram only needs to be performed if you have not had one within 6 months of your date of separation (except ARC members).
- If you are planning to file a claim with the VA, it cannot be submitted more than 180 days before your date of separation.
- Your local VA representative contact information can be found on the back of this brochure.
- It is your responsibility to maintain communication with the BOMC office.
- If Separating/Retiring because of a Medical Evaluation Board, the Disability Evaluation System examination meets the SHPE requirement.
Local VA Representative
106 Peacekeeper Drive
Building 232C, Room 235
Phone: 402-232-8136 or 402-232-7363
InTransition is a free, voluntary program that provides mental health care support to SMs during times of transition. For more information go to: http://pdhealth.mil/resourcecenter/intransition/service-members
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