Which DAWG disposition represents a temporary disability retirement?

• A. Case dismissal
• B. Return to duty with ACL-C
• C. Temporary Disability Retirement List
• D. Permanent Disability Retirement List

Answer: (C)

Temporary disability retirement is the designation used when a service member’s medical condition is not believed to be permanent and may improve with time. Under this disposition, the person is retired from active duty, but remains subject to periodic medical reevaluations to determine whether they can return to duty or should be moved to a permanent retirement status. This distinguishes it from a permanent disability retirement, which is used when the condition is considered permanent and not expected to improve. Other options reflect non-retirement actions: one indicates administrative closure of the case, and another means the member is cleared to return to duty with limitations, rather than retired.