Type of claims
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) was introduced by the Government on the 6th April 2005 to assist serving and former serving personnel who have been injured as a result of their service in the armed forces.
War Pension Scheme (WPS)
The War Pension Scheme (WPS) was introduced to compensate for any injury, illness or death which occurred before 6 April 2005.
Application for Reconsideration
If your initial application is declined by Veterans UK they will provide you with a clear reason for doing so. You then have 12 months in which to request an Application for Reconsideration, known simply as an AFR, and that limitation period starts from the date of their decision letter.
Exceptional Reviews
We are often asked what is involved in applying for an Exceptional Review and in our experience, these are one of the most difficult claims to succeed with because the hurdles are high.
Military Injury - PTSD Compensation
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after someone has experienced a traumatic event. Exposure to combat situations can have a profound and deep-rooted negative effect on a person’s mental well-being and therefore it is not unsurprising that PTSD is more common in people who serve in the armed forces.
Military Injury - Skin Cancer Compensation
Occupational sun exposure is a well-studied risk factor for skin cancer development, either melanoma or non-melanoma, and there are some studies that indicate that military personnel may have a higher risk than the general population.