I had to be hospitalized last month. I was having intense pain and was not able to move. After some test it was noticed that i had gallstones and had to get my gallbladder removed. I was hospitalized for a week and had a loss of mobility, ability to dress myself, I was unable to use the restroom without help from my wife as well as unable to wash my feet and back. Does anyone know if I am able to file a claim? I read the guidelines and it's gray. I had surgery not due to anything preventive in nature. Before I contact a lawer and lose most of the claim I would like to know if its worth pursuing. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Gall bladder
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Effective December 1, 2005, all service members who are insured under SGLI and…
■ experience a traumatic event
■ that results in a traumatic injury
■ 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 may also be eligible for a TSGLI payment, regardless of where their injury occurred or whether they had SGLI coverage at the time of their injury.
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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/tsgli_schedule_Schedule.asp.
Your branch of service TSGLI office will determine whether your injury is a qualifying loss for TSGLI purposes.
Effective December 1, 2005, all service members who are insured under SGLI and…
■ experience a traumatic event
■ that results in a traumatic injury
■ 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 may also be eligible for a TSGLI payment, regardless of where their injury occurred or whether they had SGLI coverage at the time of their injury.
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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/tsgli_schedule_Schedule.asp.
Your branch of service TSGLI office will determine whether your injury is a qualifying loss for TSGLI purposes.
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