8. Burns
When a member suffers burns, the member is eligible for a TSGLI benefit for burns if the member meets one of the following two standards:
| If the member suffers... | Located on... |
|---|---|
Partial thickness or worse burns |
20% of the body including the face and head |
Partial thickness or worse burns |
20% of the face only |
Partial thickness or worse burns that require grafting |
20% of the face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, or other major joints* |
Full thickness burns |
20% of the body, including the face and head |
Full thickness burns |
20% of the face only |
*Major Joints are ankles, knees, hips, wrists, elbows, and shoulders
Note: Percentage may be measured using the Rule of Nines or any other acceptable alternative.
Reviewed/Updated Date: April 14, 2023
