TSGLI
Military abbreviation · Veteran
| Stands for | Traumatic Injury Protection under SGLI |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
TSGLI stands for Traumatic Injury Protection under SGLI, a veteran abbreviation.
Benefit attached to SGLI that pays a one-time amount of $25,000 to $100,000 to service members who suffer certain severe traumatic injuries, such as amputations, burns or loss of sight.
Example: The TSGLI payment helped his family cover travel to the hospital.
Usage notes
The program began in 2005 and is retroactive to injuries since October 2001. Injuries do not need to occur in combat. Claims are certified by the member's service branch. Payments are made in addition to any VA disability compensation.
Related abbreviations
More veteran abbreviations
- SMC – Special monthly compensation
- SPD – Separation program designator
- TAMP – Transitional Assistance Management Program
- TAP – Transition Assistance Program
- TDIU – Total disability individual unemployability
- TFL – TRICARE For Life
- TSP – Thrift Savings Plan
- USERRA – Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
- VA – Department of Veterans Affairs
- VAMC – VA medical center
- VASRD – VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities
- VBA – Veterans Benefits Administration