On this page you will find information about:
- Making a civil compensation claim for negligence.
- War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation.
- Service inquiries and inquests.
If your illness or injury was the result of a breach of the duty of care, then you can make a civil claim for negligence.
A civil claim must be made within three years of the act of negligence.
Learn more about claiming compensation for a personal injury on the Citizens Advice website.
If you choose to make a civil claim for negligence, you should contact a solicitor who can help you to take matters forward. The Royal British Legion can put you in touch with solicitors' firms who regularly assist Armed Forces personnel.
War Pensions (WP) and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)
Can I make a civil compensation claim and claim a WP or AFCS?
Yes, you can make a civil compensation claim and a claim for a WP or AFCS.
However, you cannot be compensated twice for the same illness or injury as one award will offset the other.
Do I need to prove fault to claim a WP or AFCS?
No, WP and AFCS are no-fault schemes.
You can be awarded a War Pension or Armed Forces compensation without having to show blame and without any acceptance of fault on behalf of the MOD.
Learn more about how to make a claim a War Pension on the RBL Knowledge Base website.
Find out more about making a claim for Armed Forces Compensation on the RBL Knowledge Base website.
Service Inquiry and Inquest
If you are facing a service inquest the Royal British Legion can provide you with support and guidance.
Our Independent Inquest Advice (IIA) team provide free legal advice to bereaved families of the Armed Forces community.
Find out more about the Royal British Legions Independent Inquest Advice service.
Get in touch
To find out more about the support the RBL could offer you, contact us via:
Telephone: 0808 802 8080
Telephone overseas: +44 (0)20 3376 8080
Email: [email protected]
