# The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006, Paragraph 2: Entitlement to diffuse mesothelioma lump sum


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/606/schedule/1A/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/naval-military-and-air-forces-etc-disablement-and-death-service-pensions-order-2006/schedule-1A/paragraph-2
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