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<p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to ensuring that the Armed Forces Compensation
Scheme (AFCS) delivers for those who make a claim. Mechanisms of accountability ensure
that this is the case and include the Quinquennial Review to confirm AFCS remains
fit for purpose, monthly review against Key Performance Indicators, and bi-monthly
review in conjunction with the Office of Veterans Affairs. The Central Advisory Committee
on Compensation also affords Armed Forces charities opportunity to discuss all aspects
of compensation, including the efficiency of AFCS.</p><p> </p><p>The AFCS uses independent
medical experts through the Independent Medical Expert Group, an advisory Non-Departmental
Public Body. This provides assurance that AFCS policy and decision-making reflect
contemporary medical understanding of causation and prognosis. Any apparent anomalies
in AFCS tariffs are examined and recommendations made accordingly. Veterans UK medical
advisers are independent from clinicians and have had a career in clinical medicine.
They are trained in medico-legal determinations and AFCS legislation. They give case-specific
advice based on the claimant’s service and in-line with prevailing medical understanding.</p><p>
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