Compensation

The amount of compensation received depends upon whether your claim is made under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, or whether you are pursuing a claim for negligence against the MOD.

ARMED FORCES COMPENSATION SCHEME

The level of awards under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme is based on a tariff which lists the injuries for which compensation may be paid.

CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE

The amount of compensation received if pursuing a claim of negligence depends upon how serious your injuries are and what other losses you have incurred, including

• Future financial losses including loss of earnings, loss of promotion etc.
• Travel to and from medical appointments
• Any medication
• Care given by members of your family or others
• Damage caused to any of your personal effects

There are many other items for which you are entitled to claim compensation, including damages to compensate for having to give up a job you enjoy because of your injuries, and we will deal with these for you.