Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can have a devastating effect on your life and your future career prospects in the Forces. If you’ve been affected by PTSD, our specialist solicitors could help you make a claim for compensation through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS).
What Is PTSD?
PTSD is a psychological injury caused by distressing events. Everyone’s experience of it will be slightly different, but some of the symptoms could include:
- Issues with anger
- Anxiety, paranoia
- Problems sleeping, nightmares
- Flashbacks
- Hypervigilance and increased startle responses
- Inability to go out in crowds.
Making A Claim For PTSD
PTSD makes it hard to deal with day to day life. It has a very real impact, not only on you, but also on your loved ones. Compensation can help you get the support you need to move forward with your life.
If you’re suffering from PTSD as a result of your service in the UK Army, Navy, RAF or Special Forces you may be able to claim compensation. You could also claim if you've experienced PTSD after serving in the Army Reserve (formerly the Territorial Army), Navy, RAF or Special Forces Reserves.
We understand that making a claim for PTSD can be a daunting prospect. Our specialist solicitors have helped hundreds of servicemen and women claim compensation for military injuries and mental health related issues, we’re here to help guide you through the process at every stage.
The AFCS
To claim compensation under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS), you will need to show that your PTSD injury has been caused by service. However, it is a no fault scheme, so you don’t have to prove that this was because of negligence on the MoD’s part, but your injury must have been caused by service. Compensation comes out of a designated budget, so any money you receive won’t affect your unit.
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