9.8.4 Degree of Incapacity and Assessment of Pension
Determining the degree of incapacity
After a rounded combined impairment rating and lifestyle rating has been obtained they are combined to determine the degree of incapacity. The degree of incapacity is expressed by a number, which is a percentage.
Determining rate of disability pension using GARP
Degree of incapacity and other eligibility criteria determines whether the veteran will receive:
- the general rate,
- the extreme disablement adjustment,
- the intermediate rate, or
- the special rate [glossary:(:][glossary:T&PI:][glossary:):].
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Disability Pension Eligibility
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