What is a primary responsibility of the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO)?

The primary responsibility of the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) is to provide guidance and support to service members and their families regarding the findings of the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). This role involves counseling members or their next of kin about the outcomes of evaluations that determine a service member’s fitness for duty or eligibility for disability benefits. PEBLOs play a crucial part in ensuring that affected individuals understand the implications of PEB findings, the process they went through, and what steps they may need to take next.

This counseling role is vital as it helps support the emotional and informational needs of the service members and their families during potentially stressful and uncertain times. While supervising medical staff, conducting physical examinations, and scheduling follow-up appointments are important aspects of healthcare and support roles, they do not encompass the specific functions of the PEBLO, which is primarily focused on the PEB process and member guidance.