Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 104439

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pensions

Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 14 January 2026

Question

Sarah Pochin

Reform UKRuncorn and Helsby

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what processes are in place to assure the accuracy of medical reports produced for War Pension claims.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The Ministry of Defence does not produce medical reports for War Pension Scheme claims. All medical records are obtained from an individual's General Practitioner and/or hospital to ensure the information is sourced from qualified medical professionals.