Expanded Benefits under the Traumatic Injury Protection under SGLI (TSGLI) Program
Effective November 26, 2008, VA has increased the number of traumatic injuries covered under TSGLI as well as liberalizing the criteria of other injuries. Follow this link for a summary of the expanded benefits.
New injuries covered include the partial amputation of the foot and hands and the degree of injuries based on severe burns. Another important change to the TSGLI program is the payment of a $25,000 benefit to those injured members who are hospitalized for a period of 15 consecutive days as a result of a traumatic injury. Follow this link to view a list of the losses covered under TSGLI.
VA recently completed a "Year-One Review" (YOR) of the program to consider whether the program was meeting its intended purpose, whether new injuries or losses should be added, and if improvements could be made in how the program is administered. Follow this link to read more about the TSGLI Year One Review and view a copy of the YOR report.
Changes to benefits are being made retroactive to October 7, 2001, the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom, consistent with the original implementing legislation.
Use one of the
following links for additional information about TSGLI.
TSGLI
Frequently Asked Questions
TSGLI
Procedures Guide
List of Service
Contacts for TSGLI
Application for TSGLI Benefits
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