Claiming Isn’t Complaining
Why Military Compensation Matters
Serving in the Armed Forces takes resilience, grit, and commitment. It also takes a toll on the body and mind, sometimes in ways that don’t show up until months or even years later.
Yet many serving personnel and veterans hesitate to make a compensation claim when they’re injured.
We hear the same worries time and again:
- ‘I don’t want to make a fuss.’
- ‘Others have had it worse than me.’
- ‘I signed up knowing the risks.’
If that sounds familiar, this article is for you.
You’re not ‘making a fuss’
Compensation schemes like the AFCS (Armed Forces Compensation Scheme) and WPS (War Pension Scheme) exist for a reason – to make sure those injured in service get the support they need.
Claiming is not about asking for special treatment. It’s about recognising that you’ve given your health, in part, for your country, and that you deserve a fair outcome.
Why it’s important to claim
Claiming compensation isn’t just about receiving a lump sum of money. Other reasons why it matters include:
- Future proofing your health: Injuries can worsen over time. Securing compensation early helps you access treatment, therapy, and adaptations you might need later.
- Protecting your family: Compensation isn’t just about you. It can support your loved ones if your ability to work is affected, or if you need specialist care.
- Creating a record: A claim documents your injury officially. This can make a huge difference if you need additional help later on.
You deserve support
Some people feel guilty claiming if their injury doesn’t seem ‘bad enough.’ But compensation isn’t a competition. Also, some people feel like they’re being ‘disloyal.’ But it’s not about disloyalty; it’s about the duty of care owed to you for your service.
Whether you suffered a blast injury, hearing loss, PTSD, or a training-related strain, your experience is valid. Your pain, your recovery time, and the impact on your daily life all count.
Your service has already cost you something – your health. Compensation isn’t about blame. It’s about getting you the care and resources you need to rebuild and move forward.
The bottom line is this: claiming isn’t complaining; it’s taking responsibility, just as you always have in service.
Get in touch
If you think you have a claim, but you’re not sure where to start, we can guide you through the process step by step and make sure your claim is as strong as possible.
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