Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 80500
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Jonathan Davies
Labour — Mid 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-JonesThe 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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