What is the time limit to submit paperwork for an LOD?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:08:42 -0400

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Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2019 9:02 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 21:02:21 -0400

The time limit is 180 days. But the real time limit is how long you are willing to wait for follow up medical care to be authorized by a completed LOD and Notice of Eligibility (NOE). So get it in the week it happened.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Sep 9 at 2019 10:33 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 22:33:19 -0400

No one ever follows Army regs....get it in now.....I have seen...years old ones.

Response by CW3 Susan Burkholder made Sep 10 at 2019 9:19 AM

CW3 Susan Burkholder — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 09:19:21 -0400

Workers compensation while in the Army doesn’t work the same way it does in the civilian sector. There is no time limit to file. Typically, the medical clinic on base initiates the LOD; sends it to the unit to complete. All of your treatment and medical expenses are already covered by the Army - including unlimited sick leave or recovery time as directed by the Army doctor.... your duty status is covered .... there’s nothing for you “ to do” except get better and return to full duty. If that is not possible then paperwork or the proceeds will start for your discharge. The veterans administration/hospital will then assume all aspect of your treatment and/or compensation: If the medical facility never initiates the LOD and you eventually leave the Army through retirement or time served you can or will do paperwork during out processing that will cover past injuries or illnesses. You will be given an opportunity to file with the veterans administration at that time and receive any further medical treatment or compensation as allowed or needed.

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Sep 10 at 2019 11:33 AM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:33:51 -0400

Usually has to be done within a one year period. The DD2173 is an application and needs the state surgeon signature on this. The LOD is usually only for compos 2 and 3, but if extenuating circumstances exist such as a DUI, it is filled out for the AD as well.