DAFI36-2910 — Line Of Duty (lod) Determination, Medical Continuation (medcon), And Incapacitation (incap) Pay

DAFI36-2910 governs Line of Duty determinations, Medical Continuation, and Incapacitation Pay for covered Air and Space Force members.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-2910
  • Title: LINE OF DUTY (LOD) DETERMINATION, MEDICAL CONTINUATION (MEDCON), AND INCAPACITATION (INCAP) PAY
  • Date: 2022-09-28

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DAFI36-2910 establishes requirements for LOD findings, medical continuation, and INCAP Pay administration. It addresses processing timelines, reviews, documentation, military duty, civilian income, and termination of INCAP Pay.

Applies to: This publication applies to the entire DAF, including all uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), United States Space Force (USSF) Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG) serving under provisions of Title 10 United States Code (USC) or full-time under Title 32 USC.

Topics covered

  • Line of Duty determinations
  • Medical Continuation
  • Incapacitation Pay
  • INCAP Pay termination
  • Civilian earned income
  • Military duty restrictions
  • Medical and financial documentation
  • LOD processing timelines

Questions and answers

When does a loss of civilian income no longer qualify for INCAP Pay?

For members who were able to perform military duty, the member no longer experiences a loss of civilian earned income as a result of the LOD condition. (T-0). (paragraph 3)

Does leaving civilian employment qualify as a loss of civilian earned income?

Voluntary leave of absence, voluntary (resignation), and involuntary termination (due to negative performance, etc.) of employment from civilian employment does not constitute a loss of civilian earned income that qualifies under this program. (T-1). (paragraph 3)

What documentation is required for INCAP Pay eligibility?

The member fails to fully participate in treatment or provide current/sufficient medical and financial documentation as required for INCAP Pay eligibility; (T-1). (paragraph 3)

What happens when an INCAP Pay package is returned?

Processing timeline resets when an INCAP Pay package is returned due to missing required or outdated documentation. (paragraph 3)

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