AFCS Claim Supporting Letter Template & Generator

If you need to supporting statement for an Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claim, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong afcs claim supporting letter should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.

What this letter needs to cover

• Confirm the claimant's service details
• Describe the injury or condition and how it was caused by service
• Describe the impact on daily life and work
• Confirm dates and circumstances
• Offer to provide further evidence

What the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme covers

The AFCS provides compensation for injury, illness, or death caused by service — this includes physical injuries, but also mental health conditions like PTSD where a clear service connection can be demonstrated. A supporting statement can significantly strengthen a claim by providing first-hand evidence of the incident or the ongoing impact of the condition.

What to include before you send it

• Your relationship to the claimant and how you're able to speak to the circumstances
• A clear, factual account of the incident or how the condition has developed, avoiding speculation about medical causation you're not qualified to assess
• Specific examples of how the injury or condition has affected daily life, work, or service
• Your contact details in case the assessing body needs to follow up

What makes a supporting statement effective

Specific, dated, factual detail carries far more weight than general statements of support. "I witnessed the incident on [date] and saw X happen" is much stronger evidence than "I know this affected them badly." If you weren't present for the original incident but have observed its ongoing impact, focus on what you've directly witnessed since.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an AFCS claim take to process?
Timescales vary considerably depending on the complexity of the claim and whether further medical evidence is needed, so it's worth checking current expected timescales directly with Veterans UK when the claim is submitted.

Can more than one person submit a supporting statement?
Yes — multiple statements from different people who can speak to different aspects of the incident or its impact can strengthen a claim, provided each one adds genuinely new, relevant detail.

See our full letter template & generator library for related letters, or use our free checkers for guidance specific to your situation.