Vento bands updated for claims from 6 April 2026

The Presidents set new Vento bands for injury to feelings for claims presented on or after 6 April 2026.

This Ninth Addendum updates the Presidential Guidance originally issued on 5 September 2017. Earlier addenda remain relevant to claims presented before 6 April 2026.

For claims presented on or after 6 April 2026 the Vento bands are set. The lower band is for less serious cases. The middle band is for cases that do not merit an award in the upper band. The upper band is for the most serious cases.