Which item is explicitly listed as a component of a complete MEB?

• A. Medical Board Report Cover Sheet; Narrative Summary; Additional statements and documents required by PDES; Copies of all pertinent health record information
• B. Patient medical history; Summary of care; Lab results; Imaging studies
• C. Physician’s opinion letter; Treatment plan; Follow-up schedule; Administrative notes
• D. Medical Board Report Cover Sheet; Narrative Summary; Copies of all pertinent health record information; Immunization records

Answer: (A)

Understanding what makes a complete MEB packet is key here. The four items that must appear together are the Medical Board Report Cover Sheet, a Narrative Summary, any additional statements and documents required by the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES), and copies of all pertinent health record information. This exact combination is what PDES-designated guidance lists as the components of a complete MEB.

Why this is the best fit: it matches the explicit set of required elements for a complete MEB packet, ensuring the review has the official cover, a clear summary, any PDES-mandated supplemental material, and full access to the relevant health records.

Other options mix in items that aren’t listed as the explicit components of a complete MEB—such as general medical history elements, treatment plans, lab or imaging results, or immunization records—as standalone required components. They may be part of the medical file, but they aren’t the four items identified as the complete MEB package.