TSGLI Loss Standards

4 - 7. Paralysis

When a member is paralyzed, the member is eligible for a TSGLI benefit for paralysis if his/her loss meets the following standard:


If the member suffers...	AND paralysis fall into one of these four categories...
Complete paralysis due to damage to the spinal cord or associated nerves, or to the brain.	Quadriplegia - paralysis of all four limbs* Paraplegia - paralysis of both lower limbs* Hemiplegia - paralysis of the upper and lower limbs* on one side of the body Uniplegia - paralysis of one limb*

* A limb is defined as an arm or a leg with all its parts.

Reviewed/Updated Date: May 4th, 2012