VAC has raised the minimum disability pension benefit for Canadian Hong Kong veterans who suffer from avitaminosis, a debilitating condition that can occur after long periods of malnutrition. As a result of this change, Hong Kong veterans with avitaminosis will receive 100% disability pension. Previously, this condition was assessed at a minimum of 50% disability. They also will continue to receive Prisoner of War (POW) compensation. The change benefits about 150 veterans who were detained in Japanese POW camps.