TSGLI

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TSGLI
Stands forTraumatic Injury Protection under SGLI
CategoriesMilitary

TSGLI stands for Traumatic Injury Protection under SGLI, a veteran abbreviation.

Benefit attached to SGLI that pays a one-time amount of $25,000 to $100,000 to service members who suffer certain severe traumatic injuries, such as amputations, burns or loss of sight.

Example: The TSGLI payment helped his family cover travel to the hospital.

Usage notes

The program began in 2005 and is retroactive to injuries since October 2001. Injuries do not need to occur in combat. Claims are certified by the member's service branch. Payments are made in addition to any VA disability compensation.

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