Which statement is NOT a typical TDRL outcome?

• A. Return to duty
• B. Removal from TDRL for fitness
• C. Permanent disability retirement
• D. Automatic promotion

Answer: (D)

When someone is on the Temporary Disability Retirement List, the process focuses on medical reevaluation to decide if the disability is temporary or permanent and what that means for their status. The usual outcomes are that the person can return to duty if they recover enough, or they can be removed from TDRL for fitness if they’re deemed fit, or they can transition to permanent disability retirement if the condition is permanent. Automatic promotion isn’t part of this process, since promotions are based on standard military criteria like time in service, performance, and qualifications—not on TDRL status. So the statement about automatic promotion is not a typical TDRL outcome.