Death & Survivor Benefits

Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI)

A one-time payment of $25,000 to $100,000 to a service member with SGLI who suffers a scheduled traumatic loss, such as amputation, paralysis, blindness or an inability to perform daily activities.

Also called: TSGLI, traumatic injury, SGLV 8600, injury payment.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Applies in states and territories.

Federal

TSGLI is a rider on SGLI for which every member pays $1 a month. It pays a lump sum, $25,000 to $100,000, for a scheduled loss caused by a traumatic injury, whether on or off duty and whether or not it happened in combat. The member must have been covered by SGLI when injured, have suffered the scheduled loss within two years (730 days) of the injury, and have survived at least seven full days. Losses include amputation, paralysis, loss of sight, hearing or speech, severe burns, coma, and being unable to perform at least two activities of daily living, with expanded coverage for some care since April 14, 2023. Injuries from October 7, 2001, to November 30, 2005, can be paid retroactively without SGLI coverage at the time. Claims go to the member's own branch on form SGLV 8600, and a denial can be appealed on SGLV 8600A.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI)
Gate	Rule
SGLI-covered traumatic injury	SGLI coverage at the time of a traumatic injury that causes a scheduled loss.

Documents the source lists

What the official source lists for an application, and where to get each document. It is a reference read from the source, not a full list of what the office may ask for; check with the office or an accredited representative before you apply. Needed means the source asks for it; Helps means the source calls it optional or says it speeds things up.

Needed Application for TSGLI Benefits (SGLV 8600)
Where to get it Download it from VA.gov; the front page gives your branch’s address.
Listed by VA, Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) read 2026-10-10

Figures

Each figure is dated with the day it was read. A local figure moves whenever the statute or the local ordinance does, so confirm it with the office that grants it before you rely on it. Statute verified gives the day the weekly section check last found the statute standing on the legislature’s own code site; a figure without it rests on a statute the check does not read yet.

Dated figures for Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI)
Figure	Amount	Read from
TSGLI payment range	$25,000 to $100,00038 U.S.C. 1980A	Traumatic injury protection (TSGLI)Read 2026-10-08

Sources

Traumatic injury protection (TSGLI)Official

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-08.

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