There are three main phases to medical release. The first phase is the period of time between when the injury or the diagnosis of the illness happens and when the director of military careers administration makes the decision on whether or not the member will be medically released. There are times, of course, when a member is injured and is capable of returning back to work.
The second phase is the period of time between a member's receiving the decision that they will be medically released and the actual release date. It's about the planning that goes into the transition of the medical release to ensure continuity of care, for example, before that member is released.
Finally, the last phase is the period between when a member is released and up to two years after, when they may be eligible for a number of benefits and services through the Canadian Armed Forces, SISIP and Veterans Affairs Canada.