Pay & Entitlements for Service Members Injured in Combat Zones : USA
Combat-Related Injury & Rehabilitation Pay (CIP) Warriors who were MEDEVAC out of theater and are considered “hospitalized” are entitled to CIP.
A member is considered hospitalized if he/she is admitted as an inpatient or is receiving extensive rehabilitation as an outpatient while living in quarters affiliated with the military health care system.
The monthly CIP payment equals $430 less any HFP payment received by the warrior for the same month. The hospitalized member is eligible for CIP starting the month after the month of MEDEVAC.
CIP payments for an eligible month will be made in the subsequent month. CIP is terminated if the member receives TSGLI, has received notification of eligibility for a TGSLI benefit and 30 days have passed since receipt, or is no longer hospitalized per the definition.
Warriors who are entitled to CIP and do not receive the payment should work with the local finance office to submit a reconsideration memo.
Traumatic Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) TSGLI is an entitlement that wounded warriors may receive if they are covered by Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and they sustain an injury that results in certain severe losses, such as loss of a leg or an arm.
All members of the uniformed services that have part-time or full-time SGLI are automatically covered by TSGLI while a member is in service.
TSGLI coverage will pay a benefit from $25,000 to $100,000 depending on eligibility and the severity of the loss resulting from traumatic injury.
For more information, visit https://www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/TSGLI/TSGLI.htm or contact the Office of SGLI by phone at 1-800-419-1473.
Office of Construction & Facilities Management
People with Disabilities
Every VA employee is unique and our goal has always been to support them in every way possible. Our employees with disabilities are no exception. We have a very special interest in offering employment opportunities to disabled veterans.
We believe in the abilities of all of our professionals and are
committed to hiring qualified individuals at all levels of our
organization. Our goal as an employer of people with disabilities is to
be a model within the Federal Government and for companies in the
private sector.
Federal agencies fill jobs two ways–competitively and non
competitively. Persons with disabilities may apply for jobs filled
either way. People who are selected for jobs must meet the qualification
requirements for the jobs and be able to perform the essential duties
of the jobs with or without reasonable accommodation.
Jobs that are filled competitively are generally advertised through USAJOBS.
Job applicants with severe physical disabilities may choose to apply
for noncompetitive appointments through the Schedule A hiring authority.
To be eligible for these noncompetitive appointments, a person must
meet the definition for being disabled and have a certification letter
from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office or the Department of
Veterans Affairs.
You can find more information about positions for people with
disabilities on Office of Personal Management (OPM) Federal Employment
of People with Disabilities website at http://www.usajobs.gov/ei11.asp
We offer full consideration to employees with disabilities for
inclusion in developmental opportunities, such as training and special
assignments designed to maintain and improve technical and management
skills. We will provide the reasonable accommodation you need to be
successful on the job.
UsersFirst Mobility Map: On-line Tool for Wheelchair Consumers
UsersFirst recently launched Mobility Map,
the only web-based tool of its kind to help consumers navigate the
often confusing and complicated process of purchasing the proper
wheelchair and mobility equipment.
The Mobility Map provides people with disabilities guidance in
getting wheelchairs and other mobility equipment that meets their unique
needs.
It offers tips on identifying your “wheelchair team” such as
physicians and medical equipment suppliers, how to obtain a wheelchair
evaluation, and where to find funding.
The easy-to-read map will run timely information about specific
policies and legislative issues, as well as provide a forum to take
action.
It will also feature feedback opportunities on each page so that
content can continue to meet the needs of the user.
“The UsersFirst program brings together the voices of consumers,
clinicians and wheelchair suppliers while focusing on the empowerment of
the consumer,” said UsersFirst executive director Ann Eubank.
“The Mobility Map will play a big role in empowering the consumer
because it guides and educates them through the entire service delivery
process of seating and wheeled mobility–
so that they can take charge in
choosing the best equipment to meet their needs,” Eubank added.As one of United Spinal Association’s
newest programs,
UsersFirst advocates for greater access to appropriate
wheelchairs, mobility scooters and seating systems for people with
disabilities.
A Proven Process for Gaining Freedom on the Road
The
introduction of new technology continues to broaden opportunities for
people with disabilities to drive vehicles with adaptive devices.
Taking
advantage of these opportunities, however, can be time consuming and,
sometimes, frustrating.
The
information in this brochure is based on the experience of driver
rehabilitation specialists and other professionals who work with
individuals who require adaptive devices for their motor vehicles.
It is
centered around a proven process —evaluating your needs, selecting the right vehicle, choosing a qualified dealer to modify your vehicle,
being trained, maintaining your vehicle —
that can help you avoid
costly mistakes when purchasing and modifying a vehicle with adaptive
equipment.
Also
included is general information on cost savings, licensing
requirements, and organizations to contact for help.
Although the
brochure focuses on drivers of modified vehicles, each section contains
important information for people who drive passengers with disabilities.
Automotive Safety Issues for Persons with Disabilities
NHTSA is the federal government agency with the authority to regulate the manufacture of automotivadaptive equipment and modified vehicles used by persons with disabilities.
More information on Notices and Final Rules relating to this topic may be found at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/rulings/Index_disabilities.html
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