36. Award in respect of total disability caused by aggravation of existing condition

This regulation applies to a member who suffers a disability, the degree of which is determined by the Armed Forces Council to be total disability —

that is caused as a result of aggravation, which starts on or after 1 January 2023, by service of a non‑attributable medical condition; and

that occurs within 7 years after the aggravation of the non-attributable medical condition.

The member mentioned in paragraph (1) is eligible for an award of 50% of the amount of the following awards which he would have been eligible for if the total disability had occurred as a result of an injury received in and which is attributable to service:

the award under regulation 26(2)(a);

any special award under regulation 35 or additional award under regulation 35A, or both.

This regulation applies to a member who suffers a disability, the degree of which is determined by the Armed Forces Council to be total disability —

that is caused as a result of aggravation, which starts on or after 1 January 2023, by service of a non‑attributable medical condition; and

that occurs within 7 years after the aggravation of the non-attributable medical condition.

The member mentioned in paragraph (1) is eligible for an award of 50% of the amount of the following awards which he would have been eligible for if the total disability had occurred as a result of an injury received in and which is attributable to service:

the award under regulation 26(2)(a);

any special award under regulation 35 or additional award under regulation 35A, or both.