LOD vs. MMSO
What is the Military Medical Support Office?
This office authorizes civilian healthcare for eligible National Guard.
What is a situation requiring an Informal LOD?
A soldier sprains their ankle during a unit physical training session.
What is "In the Line of Duty" (ILOD)?
This finding means the injury is service-connected and the member is eligible for full benefits.
What does LOD stand for?
What is a Line of Duty?
What is a Line of Duty (LOD) investigation?
This process determines if an injury occurred in the line of duty and if misconduct.
What is a situation requiring a Formal LOD?
A soldier is injured in a car accident where alcohol is suspected to be involved.
What is "Not in Line of Duty - Not Due to Own Misconduct" (NLD-NDOM)?
This finding acknowledges a service-connection is not present, but no fault is assigned to the member.
What does MMSO stand for?
What is the Military Medical Support Office
What is a Line of Duty (LOD) determination?
The primary purpose of this is to establish eligibility for benefits based on service connection.
What is a Formal LOD?
This type of investigation is required for any death of a service member.
What is "Not in the Line of Duty - Due to Own Misconduct" (NLD-DOM)?
This is the finding when a soldier's injury is due to their own willful negligence.
What does ILOD stand for?
What is In Line of Duty
What is the Military Medical Support Office?
This office requires specific forms (like Form 1 and 2) for pre-authorization of care.
What is an Informal LOD?
This type of investigation can only result in a finding of "In the Line of Duty" or "Existed Prior to Service
What is "Not in the Line of Duty - Due to Own Misconduct" (NLD-DOM)?
A soldier with this finding may not be entitled to incapacity benefits.
What does NLD-DOM stand for?
What is Not in Line of Duty - Due to Own Misconduct
What is the difference between a Line of Duty (LOD) investigation and the Military Medical Support Office (MMSO)?
This applies to all service members, while the other is primarily for National Guard soldiers needing civilian care.
What is a Formal LOD?
This investigation is needed for self-inflicted injuries or injuries sustained while.
What is "Existed Prior to Service" (EPTS)?
This finding might apply if a pre-existing condition is aggravated by military
What does EPTS stand for?
What is Existed Prior to Service?