However, if you think that a few quid will make a difference to you, then go ahead, but it's a bit ambulance chaserish if you ask me.
I disagree. Most claimants are only after what they are entitled to by law as compensation for major disruption to their travel plans.
If you feel so strongly about the legislation, you should badger your MP and MEP continuously until action is taken to eliminate anomolies.
FWIW, I also feel that the legislation is very poor and not thought through thoroughly enough, but until it is amended, I cannot blame claimants for the shortcomings or lack of fairness of the current system.