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.
The basic rules of the scheme are that you can claim if:
- You have been injured, or
- You have suffered an illness, or
- You have contracted a condition
And that your injury, illness or condition was caused by your military service.
Time Limit for claiming
There is a 7 year time period in which to make your claim which starts from the date of the incident leading to your injury, illness or condition. However there are exceptions to exactly when this date commences, depending on your specific circumstances, so we would advise that you contact us to discuss your particular case.
Why claim through the AFCS?
Although there are hundreds of regulations that govern the AFCS it has significant benefits such as:
- You do not need a lawyer.
- You are not suing the MOD for compensation.
- You do not need to see the inside of a courtroom.
- The process is settled in months – not years!
Taking the right approach is crucial. Don’t go it alone, and don’t take advice from people that don’t know how the scheme really works, because the likelihood is that you’ll be very disappointed when your claim fails on a technicality.