B-181014, JUL 10, 1974

WAS HOSPITALIZED. ROM THE SERVICE HOSPITAL WAS ORDERED TO REPORT FOR TREATMENT TO THE SERVICE MEDICAL FACILITY NEAREST TO HIS HOME. THE MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE BASIC PAY AND ALLOWANCES UNDER 10 U.S.C. 3722(B)(2) FROM TIME OF HIS RELEASE FROM THE HOSPITAL UNTIL THE ATTENDING SERVICE MEDICAL OFFICER CERTIFIED THAT THE MEMBER HAD RECOVERED. BINNS: THIS ACTION IS IN RESPONSE TO A LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 1. WHICH WAS FORWARDED TO OUR OFFICE BY LETTER DATED APRIL 1. APPARENTLY CONTRACTED A DISEASE WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED AS ACUTE VIRAL HEPATITIS AND WAS ADMITTED TO REYNOLDS ARMY HOSPITAL. HE WAS DISCHARGED TO HIS HOME WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT TO THE NEAREST MILITARY FACILITY FOR TREATMENT AND EVALUATION.