Made under the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004

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The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Thu 13th Mar 25 Came into force: Mon 7th Apr 25

The 2025 Order amended the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme, increasing certain payments and adding a new injury descriptor.


This Order amends the 2011 Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme.

It increases the weekly armed forces independence payment to £187.45 and the Motability payment to £77.05.

Additionally, it adds a new descriptor to Schedule 3, covering overuse injuries of the larynx requiring operative treatment, making a temporary award permanent.

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