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11/10/2007
Better Deal For Injured Troops
Extra cash is to be made available for the most seriously injured British troops under reforms of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, the government has announced.
Under the new proposals, the lump sum compensation payment for the most seriously injured will be based on the full rate for all their injuries in a single incident, up to the highest lump sum of £285,000. In addition, they will continue to receive the 100% tax-free index-linked Guaranteed Income Payment for life.
Additional benefits would be paid to the most seriously injured troops from April 2005.
Currently, the most seriously injured receive lump sum compensation payments for only the three worst injuries. Compensation is paid at 100% for the first injury, with the second and third injuries being discounted to 30% and 15% respectively, in addition to the Guaranteed Income Payment.
The proposed changes follow the completion of a review into the multiple injury rules of the scheme commissioned by the Under Secretary of State for Defence Derek Twigg.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "Our Armed Forces are unique in making a vital contribution to the security of our nation and we have a responsibility to continue to look after them properly when they get injured.
"These review will benefit those with the most serious multiple injuries - and they will be compensated for all their injuries up to the full £285,000 lump sum payment."
(KMcA)
Under the new proposals, the lump sum compensation payment for the most seriously injured will be based on the full rate for all their injuries in a single incident, up to the highest lump sum of £285,000. In addition, they will continue to receive the 100% tax-free index-linked Guaranteed Income Payment for life.
Additional benefits would be paid to the most seriously injured troops from April 2005.
Currently, the most seriously injured receive lump sum compensation payments for only the three worst injuries. Compensation is paid at 100% for the first injury, with the second and third injuries being discounted to 30% and 15% respectively, in addition to the Guaranteed Income Payment.
The proposed changes follow the completion of a review into the multiple injury rules of the scheme commissioned by the Under Secretary of State for Defence Derek Twigg.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "Our Armed Forces are unique in making a vital contribution to the security of our nation and we have a responsibility to continue to look after them properly when they get injured.
"These review will benefit those with the most serious multiple injuries - and they will be compensated for all their injuries up to the full £285,000 lump sum payment."
(KMcA)
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