When they got that award under the old system, they got a pension. Under the new system, they'd get an award. Under the old system, it was all they got.
Under the new system, they also have protection for lost earnings. In other words, they are eligible if the injuries require that they go into rehabilitation. During the period of time they're in rehab, they are guaranteed to receive 75% of their indexed pre-release salary, plus whatever disability award they receive.