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Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2005 (PO-7169)

Complainant: Mr L K
Complaint Topic: Ill Health
Ref: PO-7169
Outcome: Upheld
Respondent: Veterans UK
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Complaint summary

Mr K has complained that his eligibility for Tier 2 benefits under Rule D.6 of the AFPS 05 Rules has not been considered properly.

Summary of the Ombudsman’s determination and reasons

The complaint should be upheld against Veterans UK because they relied on a report from their medical adviser when it was not clear that he had correctly interpreted Rule D.6.

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