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Marine payout appeal is adjourned Marine payout appeal is adjourned
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A Royal Marine who lost two limbs in a mine explosion last February and began an appeal over the compensation he was awarded has had his hearing adjourned.A Royal Marine who lost two limbs in a mine explosion last February and began an appeal over the compensation he was awarded has had his hearing adjourned.
Ben McBean, who is from Plymouth but served with Taunton-based 40 Commando, lost an arm and a leg in the explosion in Afghanistan in 2008.Ben McBean, who is from Plymouth but served with Taunton-based 40 Commando, lost an arm and a leg in the explosion in Afghanistan in 2008.
He was awarded £281,150 and a pension but his family said the extent of his injuries was not taken into account.He was awarded £281,150 and a pension but his family said the extent of his injuries was not taken into account.
The independent tribunal adjourned the case for more time to consider it.The independent tribunal adjourned the case for more time to consider it.
Mr McBean was left with scarring and nerve and skin damage and will need further surgery to prevent his injuries from deteriorating.Mr McBean was left with scarring and nerve and skin damage and will need further surgery to prevent his injuries from deteriorating.
He was transported home following the explosion on the same plane as Prince Harry, who hailed the marine a hero and said he was humbled by Mr McBean's bravery.He was transported home following the explosion on the same plane as Prince Harry, who hailed the marine a hero and said he was humbled by Mr McBean's bravery.
Under the existing Ministry of Defence (MoD) compensation scheme, lump-sum payments for the most serious injuries are capped at £570,000.Under the existing Ministry of Defence (MoD) compensation scheme, lump-sum payments for the most serious injuries are capped at £570,000.
The scheme is being reviewed and last month the MoD went to the High Court to challenge tribunal rulings that increased the compensation for two soldiers who developed medical complications after treatment for their initial injuries.The scheme is being reviewed and last month the MoD went to the High Court to challenge tribunal rulings that increased the compensation for two soldiers who developed medical complications after treatment for their initial injuries.
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