Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Official website: gov.uk00
How to use the service
To make a claim, visit our Apply for Armed Forces Compensation or a War Pension page .
Requirements
If you require legal advice on the scheme you should go to an independent adviser. If you have any questions, contact Veterans UK . This guidance provides general information only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, but it is not a full and authoritative statement of the law. The Scheme rules are the authoritative document and can be found in the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme legislation.
Fees
Fast payment provides the most seriously injured service personnel with the option to claim an upfront AFCS payment without the need to go through the complete AFCS claim process. This payment is intended to provide some financial reassurance and support as quickly as possible after injury. The payment (currently £61,800) can be paid early in the person’s treatment and recovery. A fast payment can be made if: you are still serving in HM Armed Forces you have injuries which occurred on or after 9 May 2011 and one or more of these injuries would, upon claiming, give rise to an award between tariff levels 1 to 8. The time limit for making an application for a fast payment is 6 months beginning with the day on which the injury occurs. To make a claim for a fast payment, download and fill in the form. Fast payment application form ( PDF , 715 KB , 5 pages ) The form comes with notes telling you how to fill it in. If you cannot download or print the form, phone or email the Veterans UK helpl
Official source
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)
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