In a TDRL evaluation, which option describes a path toward disability retirement without immediate return to duty?

• A. Return to duty
• B. Separation with severance
• C. Disability retirement
• D. Remain on TDRL for further evaluation

Answer: (C)

When a member on the Temporary Disabled/Temporary Retirement List is evaluated, one possible outcome is that the medical findings show a permanent disability that prevents returning to active duty. This leads to disability retirement, meaning the person leaves military service and receives disability retirement benefits. It’s the path that ends active duty due to a lasting impairment, rather than continuing to try for a return to duty.

Returning to duty would not fit because the question asks for a route without going back to full duty. Remaining on TDRL for further evaluation is a continuing review, not retirement. Separation with severance is for cases not proceeding to disability retirement, typically involving severance pay without disability retirement benefits.