The application process for the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) is detailed and comprehensive, designed to support members of the military who have suffered severe injuries under traumatic circumstances, with benefits that can provide crucial financial assistance during recovery. The TSGLI program, an essential rider to Service members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI), recognizes a wide range of traumatic injuries, offering payments between $25,000 and $100,000 depending on the nature and severity of the injuries sustained. To be deemed eligible, service members must have experienced a qualifying traumatic event leading to significant physical harm while insured under SGLI. Notably, eligibility extends retroactively to those injured between October 7, 2001, and November 30, 2005, in the operations areas of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Claimants are guided through a three-step filing procedure requiring documentation from both the service member (or their guardian, power of attorney, or military trustee) and a medical professional to substantiate the claim. The process underscores the importance of accurate and complete submissions to the respective branch of service's TSGLI office, with detailed instructions provided for each section of the claim form to streamline the process. Decisions on claims are made by the branch of service TSGLI office, with payments facilitated directly to the service member or, in specific cases, to an appointed individual acting on their behalf. This structured process ensures that support reaches those in need, underscoring the program's role in mitigating the financial strains that often accompany recovery from severe injuries.
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Form Name | Tsgli Claim Form |
Form Length | 13 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 3 min 15 sec |
Other names | 2005, ADL, tsgli application, SERVICEMEMBERS |
SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE INSURANCE TRAUMATIC
INJURY PROTECTION PROGRAM (TSGLI)
Administered by the Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance
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Submit Claim by Fax |
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tsgli@conus.army.mil |
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Alexandria, VA |
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portal/url/page/m_ra_home/wwr/ |
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Quantico, VA 22134 |
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MILL_TSGLI@navy.mil |
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Support/ CasualtyAssistance/TSGLI |
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ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil |
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tsgliclaims@ngb.ang.af.mil |
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compensationbranch@psc.hhs.gov |
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SGLV 8600 Oct, 2008 |
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Respondent Burden: 45 minutes |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) program is a rider to Service member’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI). The TSGLI rider provides for payment to service members who are severely injured (on or off duty) as the result of a traumatic event and suffer
a loss that qualifies for payment under TSGLI. TSGLI is designed to help traumatically injured service members and their families with financial burdens associated with recovering from a severe injury. TSGLI payments range from $25,000 to $100,000 based on the qualifying loss suffered.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Effective December 1, 2005, all service members who are insured under SGLI and …
n experience a traumatic event
n that results in a traumatic injury
n which is listed as a qualifying loss
are eligible to receive a TSGLI payment. Service members who were severely injured between October 7, 2001, and November 30, 2005, in the theaters of operation for Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom may also be eligible for a TSGLI payment. Members should contact their branch of service for more information.
What is a Traumatic Event?
A traumatic event is the application of external force, violence, chemical, biological, or radiological weapons, accidental ingestion of a contaminated substance, or exposure to the elements that causes damage to your body.
What is a Traumatic Injury?
A traumatic injury is the physical damage to your body that results from a traumatic event.
What is a Qualifying Loss?
A qualifying loss is a traumatic injury that is listed on the TSGLI Schedule of Losses, which lists all covered losses and payment amounts. You may view the complete Schedule of Losses and other TSGLI information at www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/TSGLI.htm Your branch of service TSGLI office will determine whether your injury is a qualifying loss for TSGLI purposes.
HOW TO FILE A TSGLI CLAIM
Filing a TSGLI claim is a
Step 1 |
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The service member [or guardian, power of |
The medical professional… |
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conservatorship, power of attorney, or durable |
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SGLV 8600 Oct, 2008 |
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COMPLETING THE FORM
Instructions on completing the TSGLI Claim Form are included in each section. When completing the form, the service member, guardian, power of attorney or military trustee must complete the service member’s Social Security number on each page of the form. If you have questions about completing the form or if the member is deceased, please contact the branch of service TSGLI office listed on the front cover of this form.
CLAIM DECISION AND PAYMENT
Who Makes the Decision on My Claim?
Your branch of service TSGLI office will make the decision on your claim based upon the information in Parts A and B of the TSGLI Claim Form. They will then forward their decision to the Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (OSGLI) for appropriate action.
Who Will Receive the TSGLI Payment?
Payment will be made directly to the member. If the member is incompetent, payment will be made under the appropriate letters of guardianship/ conservatorship or a power of attorney to the guardian, power of attorney or military trustee on the member’s behalf. If the member dies after qualifying for payment, the payment will be made to the member’s current listed SGLI beneficiary(ies). The member must survive for seven days (168 hours) from the date of the traumatic event to be eligible for TSGLI.
How the TSGLI Payment Will be Made?
If your branch of service TSGLI office approves your claim, OSGLI will make the TSGLI benefit payment. There are three payment methods used for TSGLI benefits: Prudential’s Alliance Account®*, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), or check.
1.Prudential’s Alliance Account®* — (for member only) An
2.Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) — Your bank account will be electronically credited with the TSGLI payment amount. Depending on your bank, payments will be credited three to five days from the date the payment is authorized.
Note: If the member does not choose EFT and there is no guardian, power of attorney or military trustee, the payment will be made through Prudential’s Alliance Account.
3.Check Payment — (for guardian, power of attorney or military trustee only) A check will be issued to the guardian or power of attorney or military trustee on behalf of the member.
RESPONDENT BURDEN: We need this information to allow service members who are insured under Servicemembers Group Life Insurance and suffer a loss from a traumatic injury to receive monetary compensation. Title 38, United States Code, allows us to ask for this information. We estimate that you will need an average of 45 minutes to review the instructions, find the information, and complete this form. VA cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless a valid OMB control number is displayed. You are not required to respond to a collection of information if this number is not displayed. Valid OMB control numbers can be located on the OMB Internet Page at www.whitehouse.gov/omb/library/ OMBINV.html#VA. If desired, you can call
PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: VA will not disclose information collected on this survey to any source other than what has been authorized under the Privacy Act of 1974 or Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations 1.576 for routine uses identified in the VA system of records , 36VA00, Veterans and Armed Forces Personnel U.S. Government Life Insurance
1980A. VA will not deny an individual benefits for refusing to provide his or her Social Security number unless the disclosure is required by a Federal Statute of law in effect prior to January 1, 1975, and still in effect.
*Open Solutions BIS, Inc. is the Administrator of the Prudential Alliance Account Settlement Option, a contractual obligation of The Prudential Insurance Company of America, located at 751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
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PART A - Member’s Claim Information and Authorization - to be completed by the member, guardian, power of attorney or military trustee.
Service member’s Social Security Number
1Service member Information
The service member, guardian, power of attorney or military trustee MUST fill
in member’s Social Security number at the top of pages 3 through 13 of this form.
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2Guardian, Power of Attorney or Military Trustee
Information
Important Note: Please include copies of the letters of guardianship, conservatorship, or Power of Attorney, etc. with this form.
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3Traumatic Injury Information
Injuries that Qualify for TSGLI Payment
In order to qualify for the TSGLI benefit, you must have experienced a traumatic event that resulted in a traumatic injury that is listed as a qualifying loss on the TSGLI Schedule of Losses.
Definitions:
Traumatic Event — A traumatic event is the application of external force, violence, chemical, biological, or radiological weapons, accidental ingestion of a contaminated substance, or exposure to the elements that causes damage to your body.
Traumatic Injury — A traumatic injury is the physical damage to your body that resulted from a traumatic event (illness or disease is not covered).
Qualifying Loss — A qualifying loss is a traumatic injury that is listed on the TSGLI Schedule of Losses. You may view the complete Schedule of Losses at www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/TSGLI.htm.
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PART A - Member’s Claim Information and Authorization (cont’d) - to be completed by the member, guardian, power of attorney or military trustee.
Service member’s Social Security Number
3Traumatic Injury Information
Information About Your Loss
Is the loss you are claiming the result of any of the following:
a. an intentionally
b. use of an illegal or controlled substance that was not administered or consumed on the advice of a medical doctor?
c. the medical or surgical treatment of an illness or disease?
d. a traumatic injury sustained while committing or attempting to commit a felony?
e. a physical or mental illness or disease (not including illness or disease caused
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whether your loss is a result of one of the items above, please contact your Branch of Service TSGLI Office to find out if you are eligible.
Tell us about your traumatic Injury
In the box below, please describe your injury and give the date, time and location where it occurred.
Traumatic Injury Information
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PART A - Member’s Claim Information and Authorization (cont’d) - to be completed by the member, guardian, power of attorney or military trustee.
Service member’s Social Security Number
4Payment Options
Please choose one of the three payment options by checking the appropriate
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Payment Option 1
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Please choose one of the three payment options below:
Payment Option 1 - Prudential’s Alliance Account® (for member ONLY) To have the payment made through Prudential’s Alliance Account, fill in the mailing address below (street address only, no PO boxes.)
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Payment Option 2 - Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) To have the payment made by EFT, fill in your banking information below. A sample check is provided to help you locate the bank routing and bank account numbers. Please print clearly.
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Payment Option 3 – Check
A check will be issued to the guardian, power of attorney or military trustee on behalf of the service member.
Payment Option 3 - Check (for guardian, power of attorney or military trustee ONLY)
To have the payment made by check, fill in the guardian or power of attorney mailing address below.
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5Signature
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Third Party Authorization
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(Optional) I authorize the following person to speak with OSGLI or the Branch of Service about my claim (this can be a spouse, parent, friend or another person who is helping you with your claim).
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Service member’s Social Security Number
6Authorization for Release of Information to Branch
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The member, guardian, power of attorney, or military trustee must complete and sign this section.
Failure to complete this section will delay payment of claim
This authorization is intended to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Member must complete and sign the HIPAA release, below:
I authorize any health plan, physician, health care professional, hospital, clinic, laboratory, pharmacy, medical facility, medical examiner or other health care provider that has provided treatment, payment or services pertaining to:
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or on my behalf (“My Providers”) to disclose my entire medical record for me or my dependents and any other health information concerning me to the Branch of Service and Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (OSGLI) and its agents, employees, and representatives. This also includes information on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and the use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco, but excludes psychotherapy notes. OSGLI, an administrative unit created by Prudential to administer the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Program and OSGLI administers the TSGLI program on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Unless limits* are shown below, this form pertains to all of the records listed above.
By my signature below, I acknowledge that any agreements I have made to restrict my protected health information do not apply to this authorization and I instruct My Providers to release and disclose my entire medical record without restriction.
This information is to be disclosed under this Authorization so that my Branch of Service and OSGLI may: 1) administer claims and determine or fulfill responsibility for coverage and provision of benefits, 2) administer coverage; and 3) conduct other legally permissible activities that relate to any coverage I have applied for with OSGLI.
This authorization shall remain in force for 24 months following the date of my signature below, while the coverage is in force, except to the extent that state law imposes a shorter duration. A copy of this authorization is as valid as the original. I understand that I have the right to revoke this authorization in writing, at any time, by sending a written request for revocation to OSGLI at: 80 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068. I understand that a revocation is not effective to the extent that any of My Providers has relied on this Authorization or to the extent that OSGLI has a legal right to contest a claim under an insurance policy or to contest the policy itself. I understand that any information that is disclosed pursuant to this authorization may be redisclosed and no longer covered by federal rules governing privacy and confidentiality of health information.
I understand that if I refuse to sign this authorization to release my complete medical record, OSGLI may not be able to process my claim for benefits and may not be able to make any benefit payments. I understand that I have the right to request and receive a copy of this authorization.
*Limits, if any:
NOTE: This release authorizes the branch of service and OSGLI to look at medical records. You may also be asked to provide these documents.
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(Supersedes GL 2005.261 09/2005)*8732607*
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Description of Authority to act on behalf of the member (Guardian, POA, etc.)
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PART B - Medical Professional’s Statement - to be completed by a medical professional who is a licensed practitioner of the healing arts acting within the scope of his/her practice.
Service member’s Social Security Number
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Date of Injury (MM DD YYYY)
Is the patient capable of handling his/her own affairs?
If patient is deceased, please provide:
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Cause of Death
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2Hospitalization
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Please complete this section for ALL patients.
Reason for Hospitalization – Please give the predominant reason the patient was hospitalized
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Name and location of hospital (if more than one hospital, list all)
Definition of a hospital – A hospital that is accredited as a hospital under the Hospital Accreditation Program of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. This includes Combat Support Hospitals, Air Force Theater Hospitals and Navy Hospital Ships.
Hospital does not include a nursing home. Neither does it include an institution, or part of one, which: (1) is used mainly as a place for convalescence, rest, nursing care or for the aged; or (2) furnishes mainly homelike or Custodial Care, or training in the routines of daily living; or (3) is for residential or domiciliary living; or (4) is mainly a school
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Hospitalization for at least 15 consecutive days |
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Instructions: Please check the box next to each loss the patient has experienced and fill in any additional information requested. Omitted
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Loss of Sight is defined as:
n Visual acuity in at least one eye of 20/200 or less (worse) with corrective lenses OR,
n Visual acuity in at least one eye of greater (better) than 20/200 with corrective lenses and a visual field of 20 degrees or less OR,
n Anatomical loss of eye. Loss of sight must be expected to be permanent OR must have lasted at least 120 days
information, such as sight or hearing measurements, will delay payment of the claim.
Patient’s loss MUST meet the definition of loss given.
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PART B - Medical Professional’s Statement (cont’d) to be completed by a medical professional who is a licensed practitioner of the healing arts acting within the scope of his/her practice.
Service member’s Social Security Number
35 Qualifying
Losses Suffered by Patient (cont’d)
Loss of Hearing
Loss of hearing in left ear
Loss of hearing in right ear
Hearing Acuity
Average Hearing Acuity (measured without amplification device)
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Loss of hearing is defined as:
Average hearing threshold sensitivity for air conduction of at least 80 decibels. Hearing Acuity must be measured at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz to calculate the average hear- ing threshold. Loss of hearing must be clinically stable and unlikely to improve.
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Note: Percentage may be measured using
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Important:
Facial Reconstruction: If the patient is undergoing facial reconstruction, a surgeon MUST certify this section by checking the box, printing his/her name and signing on the appropriate line.
Facial Reconstruction
Upper or lower jaw
50% of cartilaginous nose
50% of upper lip
50% of lower lip
30% of left periorbita
30% of right periorbita
50% of left temple
50% of right temple
Certification of Surgeon
Date of first surgery
50% of left zygomatic
50% of right zygomatic
50% of left mandibular
50% of right mandibular
50% of left infraorbita
50% of right infraorbita
50% of chin
50% of forehead
Facial Reconstruction is defined as:
Reconstructive surgery to correct traumatic avulsions of the face or jaw that cause discontinuity defects, specifically surgery to correct discontinuity loss of the following:
n upper or lower jaw
n 50% or more of the cartilaginous nose
n 50% or more of the upper or lower lip
n 30% or more of the periorbita
n tissue in 50% or more of any of the following facial subunits: forehead, temple, zygomatic, mandibular, infraorbital or chin.
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Service member’s Social Security Number
35 Qualifying
Losses Suffered by Patient (cont’d)
Amputation is: the severance or removal of a limb or part of a limb, including both severance due to a traumatic injury, or surgical removal that is required for the treatment of a traumatic injury.
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Amputation of Fingers is defined as:
n Amputation of four fingers on the same hand (not including the thumb) at or above* the metacarpophalangeal joint OR,
n Amputation of thumb at or above the metacarpophalangeal joint.
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Limb Salvage: If the patient is undergoing limb salvage, a surgeon MUST certify this section by checking the box, printing his/ her name and signing on the appropriate line.
Limb Salvage |
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Certification of Surgeon
Limb Salvage is defined as:
A series of operations designed to save an arm or leg rather than amputate.
A surgeon must certify that:
n The option of amputation of limb(s) was offered to the patient as a medically justified alternative to limb salvage and
n The patient has chosen to pursue limb salvage.
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The option of amputation was offered to the patient and the patient has chosen to pursue limb salvage.
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PART B - Medical Professional’s Statement (cont’d) to be completed by a medical professional who is a licensed practitioner of the healing arts acting within the scope of his/her practice.
Service member’s Social Security Number
35 Qualifying
Losses Suffered by Patient (cont’d)
Description of Injury/ Assistance Needed Please provide a description of the injury and
Paralysis |
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Quadriplegia
Paraplegia
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Paralysis is defined as:
Complete paralysis due to damage to the spinal cord or associated nerves, or to the brain. A limb is defined as an arm or a leg with all its parts. Paralysis must fall into one of the four categories listed below:
n Quadriplegia - paralysis of all four limbs
n Paraplegia - paralysis of both lower limbs
n Hemiplegia - paralysis of the upper and lower limbs on one side of the body
n Uniplegia- paralysis of one limb
descriptions of the assistance needed to perform each ADL. Failure to provide this information may delay payment of claim.
What is the predominant reason the patient is/was unable to independently perform ADL?
Inability to Independently Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Inability to Independently Perform ADL is defined as:
Inability to independently perform at least two of six ADL (bathing, continence, dressing, eating, toileting and transferring). Inability must last for at least 15 consecutive days for traumatic brain injury and at least 30 consecutive days for any other traumatic injury.
The patient is considered unable to perform an activity independently only if he or she REQUIRES assistance to perform the activity. If the patient is able to perform the activity by using accommodating equipment, such as a cane, walker, commode, etc., the patient is considered able to independently perform the activity without requiring assistance.
Requires Assistance is defined as:
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What is the predominant reason the patient is/was unable to independently perform ADL?
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(Please describe injury and give reason(s) it resulted in inability to perform activities of daily living.)
Check the predominant reason the patient cannot independently perform ADL and describe the injury in the box provided.
Which ADL is the patient unable to perform?
Check each ADL the patient cannot perform;
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Fill in the dates inability began and
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PART B - Medical Professional’s Statement (cont’d) to be completed by a medical professional who is a licensed practitioner of the healing arts acting within the scope of his/her practice.
Service member’s Social Security Number
35 Qualifying
Losses Suffered by Patient (cont’d)
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PART B - Medical Professional’s Statement (cont’d) to be completed by a medical professional who is a licensed practitioner of the healing arts acting within the scope of his/her practice.
Service member’s Social Security Number
45 Other
Information
To your knowledge, were any of the losses indicated in Part B due to:
a. an intentionally
b. use of an illegal or controlled substance that was not administered or consumed on the advice of a medical doctor, c. the medical or surgical treatment of an illness or disease,
d. a physical or mental illness or disease (not including illness or disease caused by a pyogenic infection, a chemical, biological, or radiological weapon, or the accidental ingestion of a contaminated
If yes, please explain below:
5Medical Professional’s Comments
Use this block to provide any additional information about the patient’s injuries. When a narrative description is required, please be complete and concise.
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7Medical Professional’s Signature
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I have not observed the patient’s loss, but I have reviewed the patient’s medical records. |
This Medical Professional’s Statement is based upon my examination of the patient, and/or, a review of pertinent medical evidence. I understand the patient and/or I may be asked to provide supporting documentation to validate eligibility under the law.
Date (MM DD YYYY)
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WARNING: Any intentional false statement in this claim or willful misrepresentation relative thereto is subject to punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both. (18 U.S.C. 1001)
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