Claim if you were injured while serving in the armed forces

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What you'll get

The compensation you get depends on either:

  • when you were injured
  • when the circumstances happened that caused your illness

What you get might be reduced if you바카라 사이트™re getting compensation from another scheme.

If your injury or illness is due to service after 5 April 2005

If your claim is successful, you바카라 사이트™ll get a tax-free lump sum payment between £1,236 and £650,000. The amount you get will depend on how severe your injury is.

If you have a more serious illness or injury

You may also receive a tax-free monthly payment for life when you바카라 사이트™re discharged - sometimes known as a Guaranteed Income Payment (GIP).

The GIP is based on your salary, age and how severe your injury is.

If your GIP payment level is 50% of your salary or more, you can also claim an Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP).

If your injury or illness is due to service before 6 April 2005

If your claim is successful, you바카라 사이트™ll be awarded either:

  • a pension - if your disability is assessed at 20% or more
  • a lump sum - if your disability is assessed at less than 20%

The amount you get will depend on how severe your injury is.

You might also be able to get other allowances if you바카라 사이트™re having problems getting around or finding a job.