AFCS vs civil claims: which route is right for me?

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Ahmed Al-Nahhas

Ahmed Al-Nahhas

Partner, Solicitor Advocate and Head of the Military Group at Bolt Burdon Kemp

Published Aug 25, 2022

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We often get enquiries from Service personnel and veterans about the benefits and pitfalls of Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims vs civil claims.

Here is a blog I have written which may help as an introductory guide. Hope it helps! Thank you.

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