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

  Chapter 4.1

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