TSGLI Loss Standards

16. Facial Reconstruction

When a member suffers a severe maxillofacial injury, the member is eligible for a TSGLI benefit for facial reconstruction if the member meets the following standard:


If the member undergoes…

AND a surgeon certifies that…

surgery to correct traumatic avulsions (i.e. separation, detachment or tear) of the face or jaw that cause discontinuity defects. 

illustration of facial regions

the surgery was to correct discontinuity loss to one or more of the following facial areas:

  • the upper or lower jaw,
  • 50% or more of the cartilaginous nose,
  • 50% or more of the upper or lower lip,
  • 30% or more of the left or right periorbita,
  • 50% or more of any of the following facial subunits:
    • forehead,
    • left or right temple,
    • left or right zygomatic,
    • left or right mandibular,
    • left or right infraorbital
    • chin