Marine appeals against compensation
A Royal Marine is appealing against the compensation he received for losing two limbs in an explosion in Afghanistan, arguing that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) did not take into account the full extent of his injuries.
Marine Ben McBean, 22, from Plymouth, described as a "real hero" by Prince Harry, lost an arm and a leg and was awarded £281,150 and a pension by the MoD last year.
His mother Joyce McDonald said her son - who is still in the Royal Marines - needs further surgery to prevent his injuries from deteriorating.
She said: "Ben has gone through a hell of a lot and he is still going through it. He has done so much for these people, he deserves a hell of a lot more."
Under the MoD's existing compensation scheme, lump sum payments for the most serious injuries are capped at £570,000, although the scheme is being reviewed by the Government.
But news of Marine McBean's action comes as the Government is attempting to reduce the compensation for two servicemen.
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said action to challenge the tribunal decisions was necessary to protect the principle that those with the worst injuries should receive the largest payouts.