For the career impact allowance, the additional pain and suffering compensation will be partly replacing it. The career impact allowance recognizes the loss of career progression potential of a veteran who is injured. That aspect will be covered in the income replacement benefit. The rest of the additional pain and suffering compensation looks at recognizing and compensating for veterans experiencing barriers to re-establishment after service.
The additional pain and suffering compensation is non-taxable, with the maximum amount of $1,500. The career impact allowance amounts were taxable. The difference is comparable, if you will, after tax.