Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 80499

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Jonathan Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme provides reimbursement for clinically prescribed private (a) healthcare and (b) medication in cases where NHS treatment pathways are (i) unavailable and (ii) ineffecti

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) may cover medical expenses for seriously injured veterans living abroad after discharge, provided the treatment aligns with UK best clinical practice at the time of decision. This is a specific exception and the...

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