QTC will also provide medical disability examination services to support claimants living in locations outside the continental Unites States. These services will support 124 military installations participating in the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) and Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) pre-discharge programs. Through these contracts, QTC will provide medical disability examination services to meet Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DOD) requirements for separating and retiring service members. This expanded exam capacity supports timely adjudication of claims for veterans and military service members." Last year, QTC completed over 1.1 million appointments for 446,000 examinees. "Pre-discharge programs are important for assessing readiness and force strength, expediting receipt of disability benefits. "For over 20 years, we have provided mission-oriented support for Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense pre-discharge programs," said Larry Schaefer, QTC chief executive officer. Using our capabilities in telehealth, our mobile medical units and our nationwide provider network, we're bringing our services closer to veterans and service members, especially in rural areas."
"Our innovative delivery models enable us to better serve veterans and service members. "We are pleased to continue our work with Veterans Benefits Administration to support service members as they transition to civilian life and veteran status," said Liz Porter, Leidos Health Group President. The contracts each have six-month base periods of performance with six one-year options and a combined estimated value of $1.7 billion, if all options are exercised. The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, firm-fixed-price contracts were awarded by the Veterans Benefits Administration, Medical Disability Examination Office. (QTC), a Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) company, was recently awarded two prime contracts to provide medical disability examination services to both veterans and separating or retiring service members. RESTON, Va., /PRNewswire/ - QTC Medical Services, Inc.
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