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Armed Forces Independence Payment - What is an Armed Forces Independence Payment?

The Armed Forces Independence Payment provides financial support to seriously injured service personnel and veterans

What is an Armed Forces Independence Payment?

The Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) is designed to provide financial support to service personnel and veterans seriously injured as a result of service to cover the extra costs they may have as a result of their injury.

Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Age Rules: Of the legal age to join the UK Armed Forces.

Type: Non means tested

Taxable: No

Administered by: Veterans UK

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