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1–19. Promotion of terminally ill Soldiersa. Soldiers on a current recommended list to SGT/SSG and Soldiers eligible for promotion up to SPC (recommendedby their local CDR) will be promoted to the recommended grade by the local medical facility CDR.b. Soldiers in grade SSG, SFC, or MSG who have been selected for promotion by a promotion selection board willbe promoted by HRC–Alexandria, HRC–St. Louis, or an RRC/ARCOM/USAR GOCOM. Promotion authority willissue orders for ARNG Soldiers.c. The following conditions must be met:(1) Hospitalization is caused by disease or injury received in the line of duty.(2) Terminal illness is verified by the medical facility CDR. Estimated life expectancy must be 12 months or less.d . T h e m e d i c a l f a c i l i t y C D R w i l l s e n d t h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n t o C D R , H R C – A l e x a n d r i a , A T T N :AHRC–MSP–E, Alexandria, VA 22332–0443; CDR, HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–MSL–E), 1 Reserve Way, St. Louis, MO63132–5200; or RRC/ARCOM/USAR GOCOM for Soldiers being promoted to SFC, MSG, and SGM:(1) Name and social security number (SSN).(2) Date of the list that contains the name of the Soldier hospitalized.(3) Date hospitalized.(4) Life expectancy (estimated to be less than 12 months).(5) Line of duty determination.e. Other provisions of this regulation are waived to permit these promotions.f. Notification must be made prior to Soldier’s death.1–20. Promotion of Soldiers pending referral to a military occupational specialty/medical retentionboard, medical evaluation board, or physical evaluation boarda. Soldiers who are pending referral to a MOS/medical retention board (MMRB) under AR 600–60 or referral to amedical evaluation board under AR 40–400 or physical evaluation board under AR 635–40 will not be deniedpromotion (if already promotable) on the basis of medical disqualification if they are otherwise qualified for promotion.b. Soldiers who have been conditionally promoted but are unable to meet the condition of their promotion solelybecause of a medical condition that results in a finding of unfit by the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES)will not be subject to administrative reduction if otherwise qualified to retain promotable status.c. Per the provisions of 10 USC 1372, Soldiers on a promotion list at the time of retirement for disability will beretired for disability at the promotion list grade. Further, the Soldier will be promoted to the designated grade effectivethe day before placement on the retired list.d. Per the provisions of 10 USC 1212, Soldiers who are on a promotion list at the time of separation for disabilitywith entitlement to disability severance pay will be paid such compensation at the promotion list grade. Further, theSoldier will be promoted to the designated grade effective the Soldiers separation date.e. The guidance at paragraph 1–20c and d also pertains to Active Army Soldiers who have reached the time-inservicerequirements for the next level of automatic promotion (PV2 to SPC).f. Soldiers determined unfit by the PDES but approved for continuation on active duty under the provisions of AR635–40, chapter 6, are otherwise eligible for promotion during the continuation on active duty period.1–21. Former temporary disability retired list personnela. SGT and below.(1) Soldiers returning to active/Reserve duty in grade SGT or below will be considered for promotion. Eligibilitywill be based on the DOR and service they would have had if they had not been placed on the temporary disabilityretired list (TDRL). Waivers for TIMIG and TIS apply, as granted by chapters 2, 3 and 5.(2) If the local CDR can establish that the Soldier was on the recommended list before TDRL, and met a cutoffscore while on TDRL, he or she will be promoted. The promotion will be accomplished within 30 days from the dateof return to active/Reserve duty.(3) Effective date and DOR will be the date of current entry on Active/Reserve duty.(4) If the Soldier did not meet or exceed an announced promotion point cutoff score while on TDRL, he or she willbe added to the assigned unit’s recommended list.(5) If the local CDR cannot establish that the Soldier held prior list status, the promotion authority will convene aselection board to consider the TDRL returnee. It will be held within 60 days of the Soldier’s assignment to his or hercommand. (USAR TPU Soldiers will be considered by the next regularly scheduled board.) If the board recommendsthe Soldier for promotion and the promotion authority approves the board’s recommendation, he or she will be addedto the unit’s recommended list.(6) Eligible Soldiers in grades PV1 through PFC meeting the TIMIG and service requirements will be promoted orpromoted as soon as possible. It will be within 30 days after return to active/Reserve duty. Effective date and DOR willbe the date of current entry on Active/Reserve duty.b. SSG and above.AR 600–8–19 • 20 March 2008/RAR 16 September 20097