For the purposes of section 8A of the Act, the maximum amount in relation to a category A act of violence is prescribed as the maximum amount in relation to a category B, C or D act of violence where as a direct result of the act of violence the victim has—
(a) suffered a very serious physical injury; or
(b) been infected with a very serious disease; or
(c) been the victim of a series of related criminal acts being acts of indecent assault or sexual penetration.