Which agency handles LOD determinations for disability retirement?

• A. Office of Personnel Management
• B. Department of Veteran's Affairs
• C. Department of Labor
• D. Air Force

Answer: (D)

Line of Duty determinations decide if an injury or illness occurred in the line of duty and whether it qualifies a service member for benefits like disability retirement. Each military branch handles its own LOD decisions, so for disability retirement processing within the Air Force, the Air Force conducts the LOD determination. The other agencies don’t handle this step: OPM covers federal civilian retirement programs, the Department of Veterans Affairs handles disability ratings/compensation after service, and the Department of Labor isn’t involved in this process. So, the Air Force is the correct choice because it administers its own LOD determinations for disability retirement.