diff --git a/include/scsi/scsi_transport_fc.h b/include/scsi/scsi_transport_fc.h
index 483513c57597..ebb1bd565103 100644
--- a/include/scsi/scsi_transport_fc.h
+++ b/include/scsi/scsi_transport_fc.h
@@ -770,10 +770,9 @@ struct fc_function_template {
 /**
  * fc_remote_port_chkready - called to validate the remote port state
  *   prior to initiating io to the port.
- *
- * Returns a scsi result code that can be returned by the LLDD.
- *
  * @rport:	remote port to be checked
+ *
+ * Returns: a scsi result code that can be returned by the LLDD.
  **/
 static inline int
 fc_remote_port_chkready(struct fc_rport *rport)