If you've served in the Armed Forces, you may be wondering if you're eligible for a compensation claim. There's no simple answer to this question, as it depends on a variety of factors.

Firstly, (it is important to know) what type of injury or illness you have and whether it was caused by your service in the military. If so, then the next step is to decide which claim route would suit you best. There are two main options: the War Pension Scheme and The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFSC). Both require different criteria to be met before they will consider approving a claim.

The War Pension Scheme is only available to those who were injured or became ill before 6 April 2005 due to their service in the military. It provides financial support for veterans with disabilities that can't be worked around and has been known to cover certain medical costs too! To find out more about the scheme and if you are eligible for it, contact your local Veterans UK office or visit their website.

The AFSC however applies to anyone who was injured after 6 April 2005 due to their service in the military – both physical injuries and mental health issues can be included here too! Depending on what kind of injury or illness it is, there could be financial awards available as well as regular payments made for ongoing treatment such as physiotherapy or counselling sessions. Furthermore, one-off lump sum payments may also be possible depending upon your circumstances. Moreover(!), any dependants could also potentially receive compensation if they have been affected by your injury/illness through loss of income or increased care costs etcetera.

To get started with an AFSC claim, you'll need to fill out an application form online via GOV UK and submit supporting documents such as medical records etcetera; once these have been received, a decision should usually take place within 6 months unless further information is requested from yourself by way of clarification etcetera! In conclusion(!), finding out if you are entitled to make an armed forces compensation claim takes some research but isn't too difficult once all relevant information has been gathered together – good luck!