Follow up to recent postings on postings on Walter Reed Conditions and America’s returning wounded, see the following Press release: “On 12 March, The U.S. Army Inspector General provided House and Senate Congressional committees a completed inspection report on the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System detailing findings of military medical and personnel policies, procedures and services for wounded and injured Soldiers. This inspection was an Army initiative. It was a result of issues raised during an Army Wounded Warrior Program “rock drill” in March of 2006, which was a by-the-numbers walk-through rehearsal of patient handling and administration. It was additionally driven by feedback from an Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Conference in early 2006. The Secretary of the Army, upon hearing the outcome of both, realized there was a complex problem that required close study. As a result, he directed the Army Inspector General to do a comprehensive review of the system in mid April 2006. He directed this inspection based upon indications of systemic issues due to an increase in Soldiers entering the disability system, not based upon Soldier complaints. The Inspector General’s study was completed on March 6 and the findings were recently briefed to Army leadership. These timely findings and recommendations are being fully embraced by Army leaders and incorporated into the Walter Reed and Army-wide action plan to improve care for Soldiers and their families.”