Physical Evaluation Board Forum

This just came in and I thought I would pass it along. The CAP program was pretty new when we were at Walter Reed and they helped my husband with providing devices for his TBI and loss of hearing. If anyone could benefit from it, I hope to get the info out.

See below:

On August 14, 2008 the Honorable Dr. Chu, Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness signed the DoD Instruction 6025.22, Assistive
Technology for Wounded Service Members. This is a new achievement for
CAP and for Wounded Service Members. The instruction, which is the
outcome of Public Law 109-364, defines terms, assigns responsibilities,
and establishes procedures for implementing assistive technology (AT)
programs within MTFs.

This allows for an independent AT system between CAP and the Military
Treatment Facilities (MTFs) which will improve the delivery and the
quality of rehabilitative services to Wounded Service Members. The
complete instruction can be found online at:
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/c...df/602522p.pdf.

CAP's Wounded Service Members (WSM) team will provide training
opportunities for MTF personnel, including training provided via
webinars, in early FY 2009. This training will offer specific
procedures and best practices to establish an effective assistive
technology delivery program for Wounded Service Members in all MTFs.


Sarika Anderson
Communications and Customer Service Representative
TEL 703-681-5538
FAX 703-681-9075
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) visit us online at
www.tricare.mil/cap

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