Reserve Force compensation
From: National Defence
If as a member of the Reserve Force you become ill or injured on Class A, B or C service and continue to be after the end of your contract, you may eligible for compensation.
Who is eligible
You may be eligible if:
- you are a member of the Reserve Force on Class A, B or C service
- you suffer from an injury, disease or illness that:
- is attributable to military service; and
- continues beyond the period of reserve service during which it occurred
How to apply
- report the service-related injury or illness to your Chain of Command
- the Chain of Command completes a Report on Injuries or Exposure to Toxic Material or Substances (CF 98) form and forwards the report to Director Casualty Support Management (DCSM)
- the Chain of Command completes a DND 663 form to report a Hazardous Occurrence to the Director General Safety (if applicable)
- the Unit and Medical Officer completes DND 2398 form if you decide to seek compensation as a result of a loss of wages and and forwards the DND 2398 for Brigade/Group Commander (Wing Commander for Air Force Personnel and NAVRES HQ for Navy Personnel) recommendation and signature. The Brigade/Wing is to forward the DND 2398 for Division Commander (D Air Res for Air Force Personnel) recommendation and signature. The Division/D Air Res/NAVRES HQ is to forward the completed DND 2398 to DCSM for adjudication.
- DCSM makes a decision and informs your Unit and Chain of Command. If the DCSM:
- approves the request, they issue a message with compensation instructions
- rejects the request, they provide a justification the Chain of Command in writing
DCSM2RFC-IFRDGestSB@forces.gc.ca
Guides and help
- Form and Instructions (DND 2398)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Compensation and Benefit Instructions (CBI) 210.72