223-224 Flashcards
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.
Primary moving cause or predominating cause.
Proximate cause.
Presumption that all members are mentally responsible for their acts.
Mental responsibility.
Member is voluntarily away from duty without leave for more than 24 hours.
Absent without authority.
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 servicepreference.
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.
Who makes the determination concerning an administrative LOD?
Medical officer.
An administrative LOD may be made under what conditions?
(1) Hostile casualties.
(2) Injuries, or death of members leaving surviving family members, incurred while a passenger in a common commercial carrier or a military aircraft.
(3) Diseases, injuries, or death of members leaving surviving family members if
(a) the disease or death is of natural origin that does not involve misconduct, drug or alcohol abuse,
(b) or the injury is a simple injury (sprain, contusion, or minor fracture) not likely to result in a permanent disability, and
(c) the disease, injury, or death did not happen while the member was absent without authority and was clearly not caused by the member’s own misconduct or
(d) disease or injury existed prior to service.
What type of determination is normally made by the member’s unit commander?
Informal LOD.
