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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pensions

Asked by Sarah PochinReform UKMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 January 2026UIN 104439

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what processes are in place to assure the accuracy of medical reports produced for War Pension claims.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

The Ministry of Defence does not produce medical reports for War Pension Scheme claims. All medical records are obtained from an individual's General Practitioner and/or hospital to ensure the information is sourced from qualified medical professionals.

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