We do not use the Index field at all, so it is removed from the ticket.
The 7931 hotfix allows us to update the category and subcategory correctly on the main Request details page, but it broke the update when we push the "Edit" link and open up the edit form.
Problem:
Open Request
Click on EDIT at top of page
Edit form opens
Select Category dropdown (all categories are shown)
Click on subcategory drop down -- no categories are shown.