Reserve Force compensation

From: National Defence

If as a member of the Reserve Force you become ill or injured on Class A, B or C service and continue to be after the end of your contract, you may eligible for compensation.

Who is eligible

You may be eligible if:

you are a member of the Reserve Force on Class A, B or C service
you suffer from an injury, disease or illness that:
- is attributable to military service; and
- continues beyond the period of reserve service during which it occurred

How to apply

report the service-related injury or illness to your Chain of Command
the Chain of Command completes a Report on Injuries or Exposure to Toxic Material or Substances (CF 98) form and forwards the report to Director Casualty Support Management (DCSM)
the Chain of Command completes a DND 663 form to report a Hazardous Occurrence to the Director General Safety (if applicable)
the Unit and Medical Officer completes DND 2398 form if you decide to seek compensation as a result of a loss of wages and sends:
- a scanned copy to DCSM2
- the original to your Chain of Command for further review and recommendation
DCSM makes a decision and informs your Unit and Chain of Command. If the DCSM:
- approves the request, they issue a message with compensation instructions
- rejects the request, they provide a justification the Chain of Command in writing

Contact us for help

To get more information, visit your local transition centre or contact the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group by:

Phone

Canada wide toll free: 1-800-883-6094
National Capital Region: 613-995-1457
Worldwide via the Military network: CSN 995-1457
TTY/TDD: 1-800-467-9877

Contact a representative Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm Eastern Standard Time. Our service standard is same day or next business day. All calls are confidental.

Email

CAFTG-GTFAC@forces.gc.ca

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