Health System Specialist (PEBLO)

Counsel military personnel from all branches of the uniformed services, retirees, and the Families of those being processed through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) on their rights, benefits, privileges, or obligations Coordinate evaluation appointments; schedules follow-up appointments for National Guard and Reserve Component (RC) personnel for approved line of duty (LOD) related injuries. Assist in preparing appeals, rebuttals, and coordinates the assignment of Soldier's legal counsel. Assists in other benefits such as vocational rehabilitation, clothing allowance, aid and attendance, prosthetics and appliances, and aid for the blind. Make entries and updates the appropriate databases as cases progress through the PDES. Provide notification to HR in assignment instructions when a Soldier is on orders for overseas or another Continental United States installation, Military Operational Specialist school, or leadership course