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I just received a letter from VAC for a disability claim, it states that this disability was assessed at 73% but because my other disability awards total 47% I will only receive 53%, according to law I cannot receive more than 100% total award.
Has anyone had this issue or heard about it?
This would make sense under the old charter (the pension) as a member couldn't receive more than the maximum allowed per month, which for me would be about $3500.00 per month for life. Which would be about 420k if I managed to live for ten years.
I was under the impression that each application was separate. The way I understand it now is once I reached a total of 100%(about 300K) I am not entitled to anymore awards.
Right now I have two more claims being reviewed for completely different injuries. Does this mean its a waste of time for me to even pursue them? I have awarded injuries that are sure to worsen with age, would it be any use to even have them reassessed?
If there is anyone out there that has experience with this situation I would appreciate some insight on how different injuries are all calculated under the one total of a max of 300k.
It just doesn't make sense to me, and if it is indeed the case VAC should be a bit more forthcoming with this information when they make those pretty pamphlets comparing the lump sum with the pension. I don't think I am alone in thinking that each injury would be separate from each other.
There are plenty of CAF members with several different awards for whatever reason and they still can serve with these issues. However if for example a a member had received a total of 45% in awards over the last 15 years for several injuries that were all service related, and then that member has a very serious injury in which they have to be released does this mean they would only be entitled to a maximum of 55%?
Looking forward to some advice on this one before I go to see my local VAC office.
Thanks
Has anyone had this issue or heard about it?
This would make sense under the old charter (the pension) as a member couldn't receive more than the maximum allowed per month, which for me would be about $3500.00 per month for life. Which would be about 420k if I managed to live for ten years.
I was under the impression that each application was separate. The way I understand it now is once I reached a total of 100%(about 300K) I am not entitled to anymore awards.
Right now I have two more claims being reviewed for completely different injuries. Does this mean its a waste of time for me to even pursue them? I have awarded injuries that are sure to worsen with age, would it be any use to even have them reassessed?
If there is anyone out there that has experience with this situation I would appreciate some insight on how different injuries are all calculated under the one total of a max of 300k.
It just doesn't make sense to me, and if it is indeed the case VAC should be a bit more forthcoming with this information when they make those pretty pamphlets comparing the lump sum with the pension. I don't think I am alone in thinking that each injury would be separate from each other.
There are plenty of CAF members with several different awards for whatever reason and they still can serve with these issues. However if for example a a member had received a total of 45% in awards over the last 15 years for several injuries that were all service related, and then that member has a very serious injury in which they have to be released does this mean they would only be entitled to a maximum of 55%?
Looking forward to some advice on this one before I go to see my local VAC office.
Thanks