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2.—(1) This rule applies to a serviceman who, at the end of his forces period, is permanently disabled.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), article 15 of the Pension Scheme (ill-health award) has effect in relation to a serviceman to whom this rule applies as if he had been required to retire under article 11 of the Pension Scheme (compulsory retirement on grounds of disablement) at the end of his forces period.
(3) Where the infirmity that occasioned his incapacity for the performance of duty was occasioned by an injury received during his forces period or by a qualifying injury the Board may—
(a)pay him, instead of an ill-health gratuity under article 15(2)(b) of the Pension Scheme, a pension at the rate of 1/12th of his average pensionable pay; and
(b)subject to paragraph (4), increase any such pension.
(4) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 6 has effect for limiting increases under paragraph (3)(b).
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