Who has the authority to approve LIMDU for members exceeding 20 years of active service?

The authority to approve Light Duty for members exceeding 20 years of active service lies with NAVPERSCOM, specifically the Disability/Retirement/LIMDU Branch. This body is responsible for managing personnel policies and procedures related to medical evaluations and conditions affecting the capability of service members. When a member with more than 20 years of active service requires medical limitations beyond standard operational duties, this branch evaluates their medical status and determines appropriate requests for Light Duty.

In contrast, the commanding officer has authority regarding operational assignments but does not have the final say on LIMDU requests for members close to retirement. Local personnel support offices handle administrative functions, but they do not make determinations regarding medical readiness for service. The Fleet Reserve board’s role is focused on evaluating retirement eligibility rather than temporary duty limitations based on medical conditions. This delineation of responsibilities emphasizes the structured approach within military personnel management to ensure that medical conditions are reviewed by the most qualified entity.