UPDATE: SISIP LTD Allowances Class Action

I asked this question in regards to the definition of “allowance”. They never took into account field pay, PLD, jump pay?

FYI

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/military-long-term-benefits-class-action-1.6962658

"The first of thousands of injured Canadian military veterans are set to soon begin receiving disability payment top-ups under a $283-million class-action settlement, but policy changes mean no newly discharged members will be entitled to the extra benefits.

The case involves a Federal Court judge's ruling that many veterans who had served in certain difficult circumstances, such as on submarines, in special forces or in areas with high costs of living, weren't being paid the long-term disability benefits they were entitled to.

The federal government did not challenge the 2020 ruling, and ultimately agreed in a recently finalized settlement that more than 8,600 former members should receive retroactive payments as well as increased monthly benefits.

"We hope that payments will be starting soon," said Daniel Wallace, the Halifax lawyer who led the class-action lawsuit".

On average how much money would this be to a vet?

https://www.mcinnescooper.com/services/sisip-ltd-allowances-class-action/

Saw this on new messages in my VAC account, for your reading and if you want more info check the link above.

:CLASS ACTION REGARDING THE CALCULATION OF LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS UNDER DIVISION 2, PART III(B) of SISIP POLICY #901102

Simon Logan v. His Majesty The King

Federal Court of Canada Number T-1358-18

UPDATE: June 27, 2023

The Court’s order approving the settlement agreement has become final.

The administration of the settlement agreement can now proceed. With limited exceptions for deceased Class Members and Class Members with appeals, 50% of Class Members will receive their retroactive payment within one year of June 23, 2023 and each Class Member will receive their retroactive payment within two years of June 23, 2023.

Class Members will be advised of the amount of their retroactive payment at the time of payment. Class Counsel is unable to advise of the amount of payment before that time.

For more information, Please find the Court approved Notice of Settlement Approval here: Notice of Settlement Approval"