Which field is required when completing the Case Supporting Data portion of the TDRL MDCO?

• A. Command endorsement
• B. Case status
• C. Medical history summary
• D. Treatment plan

Answer: (B)

The key thing being tested is how the Case Supporting Data is used to convey the current state of the case. The required field is the case status because it tells the reviewing authority exactly where the case stands—whether it’s active, on hold, in review, or needs action. This status is essential for routing, prioritizing, and deciding what happens next in the TDRL MDCO process. Without a defined case status, the case lacks direction and can’t move forward properly.

Other items like a command endorsement, medical history summary, or a treatment plan are important pieces of information, but they belong in other parts of the case package or are not mandatory in the Case Supporting Data portion for progressing the case.