Which duty is a primary responsibility of the MEB clerk?

• A. Drafts the initial medical evaluation
• B. Determines fitness for duty
• C. Admits patients for admission
• D. Schedules cases for board hearings

Answer: (D)

Administrative coordination in the Medical Evaluation Board process is what the MEB clerk handles. The clerk’s primary duty is to schedule board hearings, coordinating dates, times, and locations with board members, the service member, and supporting staff, and to manage the case files and related paperwork for the hearing. This scheduling role keeps the process moving on tight timelines and suspense dates, which is central to getting decisions rendered efficiently.

Drafting the initial medical evaluation is performed by the medical evaluator or physician, not the clerk. Determining fitness for duty is the responsibility of medical professionals and the board that reviews medical findings. Admitting patients for admission is a hospital or clinical function unrelated to the MEB clerk. The clerk’s value lies in organizing and coordinating the hearing logistics so the MEB can proceed smoothly.