Volume 2 Unit 2 Part 2

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Substances identified as controlled substances by the Attorney General of the United States

Drug abuse

Habit forming

Drugs (correct)

Alcohol abuse

A psychological or physical dependence on alcohol

Alcoholism (correct)

Alcohol abuse

Drugs

Habit forming drugs

The use of alcoholic beverages leading to a person’s misconduct

Habit forming drugs

Alcohol abuse (correct)

Drug abuse

Alcoholism

Drugs that can lead to either physical or psychological dependence.

Habit forming drugs Signup and view all the answers

Intemperate use of drugs

Drug abuse Signup and view all the answers

Fractures, wounds, concussions, and conditions resulting from extremes of temperature or prolonged exposure

Injury Signup and view all the answers

Condition that existed prior to member’s entry into military service

Existed prior to service Signup and view all the answers

Illness, sickness, or ailment

Disease Signup and view all the answers

Member is voluntarily away from duty without leave for more than 24 hours

Absent without authority Signup and view all the answers

Presumption that all members are mentally responsible for their acts

Mental responsibility Signup and view all the answers

Primary moving cause or predominating cause

Proximate cause Signup and view all the answers

An act that evidences a reckless or wanton disregard for their attendant consequences

Willful neglect Signup and view all the answers

Intentional conduct that is wrongful or improper

Misconduct Signup and view all the answers

Greater weight of credible evidence

Preponderance of the evidence Signup and view all the answers

An act done on purpose

Intentional conduct Signup and view all the answers

How does the Department of Veterans Administration use LOD findings?

To determine eligibility for disability compensation and hospitalization benefits Signup and view all the answers

How does the Office of Personnel Management use LOD findings?

To determine eligibility for civil service preference Signup and view all the answers

How does the Department of Labor use LOD findings?

To determine eligibility of an AFROTC cadet for compensation for injuries sustained while training Signup and view all the answers

For whom are LOD and misconduct determinations made?

Members of the Air Force (regular or reserve) who incur or aggravate an injury, illness, or disease, or who die leaving family member beneficiaries while on active duty or traveling to or from such duty need an LOD determination. Signup and view all the answers

When is an LOD and misconduct determination needed?

When a member, whether hospitalized or not, has a disease or injury that results in the inability to do military duties for more than 24 hours, the likelihood of a permanent disability, death, when there are surviving family members and medical treatment for reserve members regardless of the ability to perform military duties. Signup and view all the answers

When is a condition relating to alcohol abuse considered to be a disease or injury for the purpose of requiring an LOD and a misconduct determination?

Make an LOD determination when alcohol abuse causes the death of a member leaving surviving family members, or an injury that results in a member’s inability to perform duty for more than 24 hours, or results in the likelihood of a permanent disability. The ultimate determination is whether the member’s misconduct is the proximate cause of the disease, injury, or death. Signup and view all the answers