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Substances identified as controlled substances by the Attorney General of the United States
Drugs
A psychological or physical dependence on alcohol
Alcoholism
The use of alcoholic beverages leading to a person’s misconduct
Alcohol abuse
Drugs that can lead to either physical or psychological dependence.
Habit forming drugs
Intemperate use of drugs
Drug abuse
Fractures, wounds, concussions, and conditions resulting from extremes of temperature or prolonged exposure
Injury
Condition that existed prior to member’s entry into military service
Existed prior to service
Illness, sickness, or ailment
Disease
Member is voluntarily away from duty without leave for more than 24 hours
Absent without authority
Presumption that all members are mentally responsible for their acts
Mental responsibility
Primary moving cause or predominating cause
Proximate cause
An act that evidences a reckless or wanton disregard for their attendant consequences
Willful neglect
Intentional conduct that is wrongful or improper
Misconduct
Greater weight of credible evidence
Preponderance of the evidence
An act done on purpose
Intentional conduct
How does the Department of Veterans Administration use LOD findings?
To determine eligibility for disability compensation and hospitalization benefits
How does the Office of Personnel Management use LOD findings?
To determine eligibility for civil service preference
How does the Department of Labor use LOD findings?
To determine eligibility of an AFROTC cadet for compensation for injuries sustained while training
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.
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.
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.
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