: Miscellaneous aspects, including the management of obesity and alcohol dependence.
Personnel who fall below the "SHAPE-1" (fully fit) status are placed in a Low Medical Category. AO 03/2001 provides the roadmap for whether these individuals can be retained in "sheltered appointments" or must be discharged.
: A soldier is presumed to be in sound physical and mental condition upon entering service unless a note is made at the time of enrollment.
to adjudicate disputes regarding medical downgrading or denied benefits.