Guessing a bit, I suppose the base-line could be the level of health and mobility that the military expects.
Douglas Bader got a 100% pension after losing his legs. It's claimed that he got both the pension and his full pay when he was flying combat in WW2--commanded 242 Squadron in the Battle of Britain. If that's not a bit of the legend, I reckon he was worth the money.
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Date: 2010-03-24 12:49 pm (UTC)Douglas Bader got a 100% pension after losing his legs. It's claimed that he got both the pension and his full pay when he was flying combat in WW2--commanded 242 Squadron in the Battle of Britain. If that's not a bit of the legend, I reckon he was worth the money.