Veterans Affairs committee  It will be based on his salary at the time of release. The minimum amount we would pay on would be for a senior private, who makes $46,000 a year, so he would be getting 75% of that. Again, the goal is to get him back into—

Veterans Affairs committee  Under the new Veterans Charter he would have received the disability award, which is the amount that's listed at the 100% rate, the $276,000. In addition to that, he will receive the earnings loss benefit, which is calculated at 75% of the income he was earning at the time of release from the military.

Veterans Affairs committee  The comparison we were asked for is what he would receive now under the new Veterans Charter and what would he have received in the old scheme. You've been hearing a lot about the question “What would I have received if we had maintained the disability pension scheme and associated benefits?”

Veterans Affairs committee  That's correct.

Veterans Affairs committee  He would receive that until 65 if he were unable to work. If he is able to work and is able to be independent, then he would not continue to receive it.

Veterans Affairs committee  Again, it's based on level of disability.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, and I would expect that this would progress. If he's unable to work, I would expect that his disability would be progressing over time. The permanent impairment allowance would be an allowance that's available for life. It has three grade levels, and the amounts payable range between $500 and $1,500 a month.

Veterans Affairs committee  It's 100%.

Veterans Affairs committee  I don't have the particular details around the case that was discussed last week, but I would be surprised to find that someone is—

Veterans Affairs committee  We have a case here, and it is 100%. So there was an error in last week's presentation; I guess that is what is being pointed out. I think in the presentation a week ago, perhaps it was listed at something less than 100%. In this particular case, which is that of Antonio, it is 100% as well.

Veterans Affairs committee  In terms of how the disability is assessed, a table of disabilities is used that looks at how the disability affects one's ability to function. But in legislation there is a 100% cap on the amount that can be payable. Someone can reach 100%, and different people can have different profiles and be at 100%.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, and that has been offered.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes. Thank you.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes. In that particular instance we are doing some follow-up with disability award recipients to just have some discussions with them about the disability award. And one of the questions we'll be asking them will be “Did you access financial advice, and was it enough to assist you in managing the money?”

Veterans Affairs committee  I can start by saying that we have a regular, ongoing relationship with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and liaise in looking at best practice. They also play a very important role in mental health, and in rehabilitation in particular. So yes, we have a linkage and in fact have a speaking engagement at their upcoming national meeting.