Although assignment limitation codes (ALC)-C are valid indefinitely, how often should the codes be reviewed?

Although assignment limitation codes (ALC)-C are valid indefinitely, how often should the codes be reviewed?

• A. At least annually, unless otherwise specified by Medical Retention Standards Branch (DPANM)
• B. At least every 18 months, unless otherwise specified by DPANM
• C. As determined by the Physical Evaluation Board
• D. As prescribed by the attending physician

Answer: (A)

Regular review is required. Even though ALC-C assignments don’t expire, they must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they still reflect the service member’s current medical status and the latest retention standards. The Medical Retention Standards Branch (DPANM) can specify a different interval, but the default minimum is annual. The Physical Evaluation Board handles fitness-for-duty determinations, not the timing of ALC-C reviews. Likewise, the review schedule isn’t set by the attending physician alone. Annual review helps catch changes in health or policy that could affect assignment limitations.

Regular review is required. Even though ALC-C assignments don’t expire, they must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they still reflect the service member’s current medical status and the latest retention standards. The Medical Retention Standards Branch (DPANM) can specify a different interval, but the default minimum is annual. The Physical Evaluation Board handles fitness-for-duty determinations, not the timing of ALC-C reviews. Likewise, the review schedule isn’t set by the attending physician alone. Annual review helps catch changes in health or policy that could affect assignment limitations.