noun
sickness incurred in line of duty
Formal term used in public service, military, or government contexts for an illness or injury sustained while performing official duties.
公務疾病により休職する職員が増えている。
The number of employees taking leave due to sickness incurred in the line of duty is increasing.
公務災害 refers to a broader work-related accident or disaster in public service, while 公務疾病 specifically means an illness or disease contracted in the line of duty.
Compound of 公務 (public duty) and 疾病 (illness, disease). The term is a formal legal or administrative designation.