Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 80500

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Jonathan Davies

LabourMid Derbyshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure that veterans with recognised service-related conditions are able to access specialist-prescribed private treatments under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.

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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