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What are the recent changes in the entitlement rules for disability compensation in the Defence Ministry

Defence Ministry tightens entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel.
There have been recent changes in the entitlement rules for disability compensation in the Defence Ministry. The Defence Ministry has tightened these rules for the award of disability compensation for military personnel. Some key points regarding these changes are as follows:
  • The new rules aim to streamline the process of assessing disability in military personnel.
  • The disability assessment procedure now includes a detailed medical examination by a medical board as well as a review by a military medical officer.
  • Disabilities will be assessed based on the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Defence.
  • The disability pension will be calculated based on the percentage of disability determined by the medical board.
  • The rules also outline specific criteria for various types of disabilities and the corresponding entitlements.
  • Prior to these changes, the entitlement rules were more subjective and led to inconsistencies in awarding disability compensation.
These new rules aim to ensure fair and accurate assessment of disability in military personnel, providing them with the appropriate compensation and support.
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