After the 5-year period, retired pay is terminated and the soldier's name is removed from the list by one of the actions outlined above. Soldiers traveling or living abroad also are required to undergo a medical examination at least once every 18 months. Failure to report for an examination after receipt of notification, is cause to terminate disability retired pay. Soldiers on the TDRL who have waived their Army retired pay to receive disability compensation from VA must continue to take periodic medical examinations when ordered by the Secretary of the Army. This report will take the place of the periodic examination.
Reimbursement usually is made at the facility.
If for any reason reimbursement for travel expenses is not granted, the retiree should contact the commander of the facility where the examination took place. The TR will authorize travel at no personal expense to cover the travel expenses to the medical facility. Advancement on the Retired List. Retired List to the highest grade satisfactorily served on active duty. The Secretary of the Army decides what criteria constitute satisfactory service.