DoDI1400.25V810_DAFI36-150 — Injury Compensation

DoDI1400.25V810_DAFI36-150 governs the Department of the Air Force injury compensation program for civilian employees.

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  • Publication number: DoDI1400.25V810_DAFI36-150
  • Title: INJURY COMPENSATION
  • Date: 2026-07-05

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The publication addresses FECA benefits for disability, disease, or death arising from employment, along with injury compensation policy and procedures. It includes requirements for supervisors, claims, fraud and abuse, survivor benefits, and related forms and checklists.

Applies to: This publication applies to all appropriated funded DAF civilian employees, to include Regular Air Force, United States Space Force (USSF), Title 5 Air National Guard and Title 5 Air Force Reserve civilian employees.

Topics covered

  • FECA injury compensation
  • Occupational injuries and illnesses
  • Continuation of pay
  • Survivor benefits
  • Fraud and abuse
  • Light duty programs
  • Injury claim documentation
  • Reemployment of annuitants

Questions and answers

What does continuation of pay mean under DoDI1400.25V810_DAFI36-150?

Continuation of regular pay to a traumatically injured employee with no charge to sick or annual leave for the first 45 calendar days of disability. (paragraph 3)

What must first-line supervisors ensure about treating physicians?

Ensure that employees know they have the freedom to choose a treating physician (see paragraph 11.j. of Enclosure 2), and send injured employees for medical treatment when a traumatic injury is reported. (paragraph 8)

How long must a separate folder be maintained for each injury or illness?

Maintain a separate folder for each injury or illness. (paragraph 5)

How is the compensation pay rate determined?

The pay rate used by OWCP for computing compensation is the highest rate on any of the following dates: (a) Date of injury; (b) Date of recurrence; or, (c) Date disability began. (paragraph 6)

What happens if an injured employee does not pursue third-party recovery?

Failure to do so can result in a loss of all benefits. (paragraph 8)

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