If a TDRL member is not found fit, which step is commonly next?

• A. Separation or permanent disability retirement
• B. Immediate promotion
• C. Reassignment to a non-disability billet
• D. Transfer to reserve only

Answer: (A)

When a member on the Temporary Disability Retirement List is not found fit for continued duty, the common next step is separation from the service or retirement with permanent disability. TDRL is temporary while medical reviews determine whether the member can return to duty; if fitness for duty cannot be achieved, the usual disposition is to end active service through separation or move to permanent disability retirement, depending on the medical findings and eligibility. Immediate promotion isn’t related to the medical decision, and reassignment to a non-disability billet or transfer to reserve only aren’t typical paths for someone not found fit for continued active duty.