VAFinal Rule

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program

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Summary

This regulation updates the VA's Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program to provide additional coverage for service members who suffer severe traumatic injuries. The new Traumatic Injury Protection Program aims to give financial support to injured service members and their families during recovery and rehabilitation.

Key Points

  • 1Service members who suffer severe traumatic injuries can receive additional insurance payouts beyond their standard life insurance coverage
  • 2The program is designed to help cover costs related to recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term care needs after serious injuries
  • 3Eligible service members must meet specific criteria regarding the severity and type of traumatic injury they sustained
  • 4Families of injured service members can receive benefits to help with medical expenses and living costs during the recovery period
  • 5The VA updated this program to better support active duty personnel and recently separated service members dealing with life-altering injuries

Key Dates

Published

December 23, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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