Under the enhanced transition services implemented in September 2015—and this is with the medically releasing regular force and reserve force members—for those who have a degree of complexity as determined by the CAF, in terms of the connection with the Veterans Affairs case manager, the engagement with Veterans Affairs starts at a minimum of six months before release. They are informed...there's an assessment of their potential needs and risks upon release.
The transition interview, though, happens a little bit closer to release. It's usually within a three- to four-month period pre-release, because their circumstances can change the closer it gets to release.