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This example does not seem that silly to me, given that this is a thing.
We're talking about broad-effect incentives for the society as a whole, not about what some fringe thrill-seekers might or might not do. The bugchasers are very much NOT motivated by the potential for some monetary/material benefits.
However we can make this an empirical question. In the US if you get certified as medically disabled, the SSI will pay you money for the rest of your life. There are probably some statistics on the prevalence of self-harm with the goal of getting SSI benefits...