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Posted on: 16 Jun 2026

I received compensation through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. Can I still bring a civil claim?

Many service personnel and veterans are unaware that receiving compensation through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) does not necessarily prevent them from bringing a separate civil claim. In this article, a Simpson Millar Military Claims expert explains the key differences between AFCS awards and civil claims, when both may be pursued, how compensation is assessed, and why seeking specialist legal advice can be important if your injury or illness was caused by negligence.

Posted on: 01 Jun 2026

Military injury claims: what you can claim for if your service injury affects your rank, career or pension

A military injury or service related illness can affect far more than your health. It may impact your rank, promotion prospects, specialist pay, pension entitlement and long-term career plans. In this article, Simpson Millar’s Military Claims team explains the types of military claims that may be available, including training accidents, NFCI, hearing loss and medical negligence claims, and outlines how compensation can reflect the wider impact on your future, earnings and financial security.

Posted on: 12 Jan 2022
Updated on: 08 May 2024

Claim Compensation for Hearing Loss Caused by Ajax Tanks

Back in 2014, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with US defence contractor General Dynamics to design, build and test 589 fully-digitised, armoured Ajax land vehicles. Learn More

Posted on: 27 Feb 2020
Updated on: 22 Apr 2024

Can I Claim Compensation for Non-Freezing Cold Injury?

A Non Freezing Cold injury can have serious long-term consequences, such as considerable pain and loss of dexterity in your fingers, which may in turn affect your future job prospects. So if you’ve developed a Non Freezing Cold injury as a result of your military service, you may be entitled to compensation.

Posted on: 15 Jul 2021
Updated on: 08 Apr 2024

Whirlwind Mark 10 Helicopter Fumes Linked to Cancer

RAF personnel and helicopter crew who worked on Whirlwind Mark 10 helicopters may have been exposed to toxic exhaust fumes which could have increased their risk of developing cancer. Learn More

Posted on: 31 Mar 2021
Updated on: 28 Mar 2024

What Steps Must the MoD Take to Avoid Training Accidents?

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) owes a duty of care to service personnel, so it must make sure training exercises are carried out safely. Learn about what these are

Posted on: 13 Sept 2022
Updated on: 27 Mar 2024

Calls to Challenge Panel Decisions After Injured Soldier was Belittled by Panel

It’s been widely reported that a military officer with 26 years of service was the victim of derogatory and insulting remarks during a consultation with a civilian panel advising the Ministry of Defence on his Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) claim.

Posted on: 14 Jun 2019
Updated on: 11 Mar 2024

Claiming Compensation for Trench Foot

The causes behind Trench Foot, now generally described as a non freezing cold injury, are now well understood. Non freezing cold injuries are caused by exposure to wet conditions, and temperatures just above freezing leading to tissue and nerve damage and blood flow restriction. Learn more

Posted on: 29 Oct 2021
Updated on: 05 Mar 2024

Former Servicewoman Claims Against Army for Medical Negligence

We helped a woman who was medically discharged from the Army claim compensation for medical negligence, after a surgeon’s medical recommendations had been ignored many years earlier. Learn how we were able to help

Posted on: 21 Dec 2020
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

Thousands of British Soldiers may have Undiagnosed Brain Injuries

The Sunday People reported in January 2020 that thousands of British soldiers who served in Afghanistan and Iraq could be suffering with undiagnosed traumatic brain injuries. This is following reports from experts from the Armed Forces Medical Services of brain injury summit at the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London.

Posted on: 03 Apr 2020
Updated on: 13 Feb 2024

The Impact of Self Isolation on Armed Forces Veterans

While military personnel have been asked to follow Government guidance on social distancing, homeworking, and non-essential travel, a prolonged lockdown for Armed Forces personnel could prove challenging to a workforce used to a highly dynamic and active working environment.

Posted on: 12 May 2021
Updated on: 27 Nov 2023

Sea King Helicopter Fumes Causes Cancer in RAF Personnel

Many RAF personnel could be at risk of developing cancer after being exposed to exhaust fumes from the Sea King helicopter. Read about this and how we could help