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.