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Post-Deployment Health Assessment (PDHA)
When personnel return from an overseas assignment, the work isn’t finished until you document their health status and address any deployment-related concerns. A post-deployment health assessment is the safeguard that gets employers there: it identifies conditions that may have arisen during the assignment, ensures returning workers receive timely care, and creates the record you need for regulatory compliance and claims administration.
Occu-Med delivers this evaluation for employers supporting U.S. government operations abroad, keeping the process focused on what you need: a defensible answer, complete documentation, and a clear path forward.
Protecting personnel and employers
Why the Post-Deployment Evaluation Matters
The Department of Defense mandates a post-deployment health assessment for civilian contractor personnel through DD Form 2796. That form is more than a formality; it establishes the health record that supports Defense Base Act benefits administration when a condition is identified. Skip it, and both the returning worker and the employer lose the protection it provides.
A thorough PDHA protects everyone involved:
- For returning personnel: Early detection of injuries, infectious disease, or exposure-related conditions; documentation of psychological health concerns; and a baseline record for future care.
- For employers: Reduced frequency and severity of workers’ compensation claims; documented compliance with DoD contractor requirements; and protection against liability through a complete health record.
How Occu-Med Delivers
Our post-deployment health assessment program is built on four decades of occupational health experience and reaches nearly 16,000 locations across more than 50 countries. Every assessment is legally defensible and designed to hold up under review. Our program includes:
- Digital questionnaire administration that records health incidents and changes during the assignment
- Expert investigation and corroboration of reported concerns, with detailed documentation
- Bookend testing, including audiograms, physical exams, and hazardous exposure screening
- Specialized psychological support for personnel who experienced traumatic exposures
The result is a post-deployment record that does real work: it clears your people to move forward, supports appropriate benefits, and gives your organization the documentation it needs.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a post-deployment health assessment?
A medical evaluation conducted after personnel return from a deployment zone to identify and document deployment-related health concerns.
Is it required?
Yes; the DoD mandates it for civilian contractor personnel through DD Form 2796.
Does it cover mental health?
Yes; the assessment documents psychological concerns and connects personnel with specialized support.
Where can it be completed?
At nearly 16,000 locations across more than 50 countries through our medical network.
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