Paragraph 2 Entitlement to diffuse mesothelioma lump sumF1
(1)
A member of the armed forces is entitled to a diffuse mesothelioma lump sum if sub-paragraph (2) applies.
(2)
This sub-paragraph applies where—
(a)
a consultant respiratory physician or consultant oncologist makes or has made a diagnosis that the member has diffuse mesothelioma;
(b)
the member makes or has made a claim under article 34(1) and (2) (making of claims) in respect of disablement due to diffuse mesothelioma which was caused by service in the period before 6th April 2005;
(c)
the Secretary of State accepts or has accepted that claim under article 40 or 41 (whichever is applicable); and
(d)
after the claim is or was accepted, the member elects or has elected to receive a diffuse mesothelioma lump sum under paragraph 3.