Who is the non-clinical benefits advisor to the member while going through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)?

• A. VA-MSC
• B. MEB clerk
• C. Provider
• D. PEBLO

Answer: (A)

During IDES, the person who guides a service member on benefits and claims without providing medical care is the VA-MSC. This role stays with the member through the process, explains what disability ratings mean for VA compensation and other benefits, and helps with benefit options, paperwork, and deadlines while coordinating with the VA. The other roles focus on medical or DoD-specific process tasks: the MEB clerk handles administrative duties around the medical evaluation, the provider conducts medical care and evaluations, and the PEBLO is the DoD liaison overseeing the medical evaluation and transition steps. So the VA-MSC is the best match for non-clinical benefits guidance and VA coordination.