REJ 1 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I wondered if anybody has experience of the process of applying for a injury award medical pension. I'm currently undergoing treatment for injuries on duty resulting in both physical injuries and PTSD after being involved in a series of incidents. I'm booked to see the SMP early next year. I understand for the purposes of an injury award the medics have to attach a percentage disability. Any advice regarding this issue would be gratefully received. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old 'n' Sweaty 88 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 In my limited experience I would say this isn't something you 'apply' for, you are either fit to work or you aren't. If you are fit, you will be given a role commensurate with your abilities and retained in the job, if you are deemed unfit then you will be retired on a pension based on your service. Unless you have 26 and a half years service you won't get a full pension. A standard means of assessing your fitness will be applied such as; can you walk x distance unaided, can you use a telephone, can you climb stairs etc. depending on your results you will be recommended for retention or retirement. I imagine the injury award is similarly based i.e. to what degree are you disabled and what are you likely to be able to do if you are unable to continue as an officer. As I say, I'm not an expert so I suggest speaking to your Fed rep and line management who are, hopefully, managing your absence in accordance with regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REJ 1 Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Thanks for the advice. The situation isnt that straigth forward. The bottom line is neither the line management or Federation do not have the final say it is all down to the Health Care Proffessionals. I just thought other serving officers may be in a similar postion could shed some light on the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisper 509 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 My husband went out on a medical with an injury award in June. All evidence was from his consultant and the force doctors. He didn't have any problems as everything was well recorded over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Chaos 48 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Rej I have an injury award pension - I have PM'd you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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