When is the Post-deployment Health Assessment done?

• A. Within 60 days
• B. Within 90 days
• C. Within 120 days
• D. Within 30 days

Answer: (D)

Post-deployment health screening is performed soon after a service member returns from deployment to catch physical or mental health issues early and ensure timely care. The standard window for the Post-deployment Health Assessment is within 30 days of redeployment, so problems that arise or become noticeable soon after return can be addressed promptly. Delaying the assessment to 60, 90, or 120 days would risk missing early symptoms and slowing treatment. There is another step, the Post-Deployment Health Reassessment, which occurs later—around 90 to 180 days after return—to identify issues that develop or persist over time.