http://www.arrse.co.uk/ Whether you are in AFPS 75, AFPS 2005 or before your military pension is important! en Thu, 23 May 2013 16:20:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.arrse.co.uk/images/misc/rss.png http://www.arrse.co.uk/ http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/199179-appeal-letter-template-tier-1-a.html Wed, 22 May 2013 20:39:47 GMT hi all just looking to see if anyone has a letter template that i can use to appeal against my tier 1 decision medical discharge .. just something to... hi all just looking to see if anyone has a letter template that i can use to appeal against my tier 1 decision medical discharge .. just something to help me out as im no good at writing letters ha .. thankyou in advance ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme cplsm82 http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/199179-appeal-letter-template-tier-1-a.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/199167-medical-negligence-help-wanted-solicitor-needed.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:15:20 GMT hi all im looking to try and find a solicitor that will help me with my medical discharge claim here.. i have already contacted the legion, forces... hi all im looking to try and find a solicitor that will help me with my medical discharge claim here.. i have already contacted the legion, forces pension society, ssafa etc but i want a solicitor on board as well. my case is very complicated and all agencies i have spoke to said i need a solicitor on board so could anyone recommend any good ones preferably in scotland .. or as close too it.. forces law has a few but they onl deal with compensation claims not to actually sue the army for meical incompetence etc thank in advance or if anyone has any ideas onhow i can deal with this please get in touch also ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme cplsm82 http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/199167-medical-negligence-help-wanted-solicitor-needed.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/199123-naval-military-air-forces-etc-disablement-death-service-pensions-2013-a.html Tue, 21 May 2013 21:09:59 GMT The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death)...]]> The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions (Amendment) Order 2013 ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme davewhit http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/199123-naval-military-air-forces-etc-disablement-death-service-pensions-2013-a.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198785-someone-please-help-me-my-pension-situation-pleeeeeeeeeese.html Tue, 14 May 2013 14:51:40 GMT here goes for my third topic in as many days .. been on the phone to all different agencies and departments toda regarding m pension mess.. i was... here goes for my third topic in as many days .. been on the phone to all different agencies and departments toda regarding m pension mess.. i was medically discharged form the army last year but still havent received a pension why is this?? but i have been awarded a war pension of 20% .

im absolutely stuck with what to do or who can help me .. ive spoken to david marsh at forces pension society and he is gona have a look at all my paperwork etc but even he thinks i should have had an immediate pension etc..

so who on here with your knowledge of this subject can enlighten me in more details as to why this is ??

please help people this is really getting to me and thanks ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme cplsm82 http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198785-someone-please-help-me-my-pension-situation-pleeeeeeeeeese.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198755-war-pension-preserved-pension-explanation-help.html Mon, 13 May 2013 22:42:18 GMT hi all agin still trying to get around all the pension carry on. without no avail .. right here goes so hope someone can understand this .. ive... hi all agin still trying to get around all the pension carry on. without no avail ..

right here goes so hope someone can understand this .. ive been awarded a 20% war pension which i am currently appealing so will leave that alone for now.

but what i am wondering the other pension i have is a preserved pension which i got when i left but heres where im stuck ..

do i need to contact the pensions department because now i have been awarded a war pension does this preserved pension change because the army have now accepted it was there fault and how do ik go about doing this . because i have been given all different kinds of advice about this .. some people saying that i should now receive an immediate pension instead of a preserved pension ??

help please thanks ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme cplsm82 http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198755-war-pension-preserved-pension-explanation-help.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198751-afps-05-early-departure-payment-scheme.html Mon, 13 May 2013 21:22:19 GMT Hi, I wanted to offer some advice to those of you who may have found yourselves in a similar position to me. I left the Army in Jan 2007... Hi,

I wanted to offer some advice to those of you who may have found yourselves in a similar position to me.

I left the Army in Jan 2007 (having completed 12 years under AFPS 75). I then rejoined in Jul 2007. Soon after rejoining I requested a pension forecast from SPVA.

Let me quote directly from that forecast:

"The following forecast is based on an aggregation of your two separate periods of Service in the Armed Forces, twelve years in the AFPS 75 Pension Scheme and six years 67 days in the AFPS 05 scheme. It is based on your current salary of ........

Forecasted benefits as at ..Oct 2013:

An immediately payable Early Departure Point (EDP) payment of £.........
An immediately payable tax free lump sum of £........

The point here is that in 2008 I received a forecast for EDP benefits.


This came as a bit of shock to me, because I had not realised that I was automatically part of the AFPS 05 scheme on rejoining. I sent a letter to the SPVA in a vain attempt to try and stay on the AFPS 75 scheme, but was told that unless you rejoin within 30 days of getting out you will be automatically on the AFPS 05 scheme. But the point is that I have a document which clearly states and accepts the amalgamtion

So I was left with 2 options:

1. Keep the 12 years accrued on the AFPS 75 as a preserved pension payable at aged 60, and have 2 separate pensions.

2. Amalgamate this previous service with current AFPS 05 scheme.

I went for option 2, incidentally, these options were given to me in a letter by SPVA.

I recently requested a pension forecast (March 2013), which stated, again, that I will qualify for EDP payments. So all was well. I then sent this forecast to the Forces Pension Society, and it was only at this stage that I became aware of the 'bombshell'.

There is a term which has 'crept' into the latest AFPS 05 Scheme Pension Booklet (issued Aug 2012) which states 'Relevant Service'. I think it is important to point out that in the version of 2007 there is only reference to 'Reckonable Service'.

It means that all previous service in the AFPS 75 is not 'relevant' for the EDP Scheme. This has been experienced by those who have been made redundant, but not, I believe, to those who are still serving.

As it stands I have an EED of Aug 2019, if I stay in I will have completed 24 years service and will not receive anything until the age of 65 - that age will probably increase.

My understanding is that the EDP scheme is seperate from the AFPS 05 scheme and is guided by a Statutory Instrument No 437.

I am sure that some responses will be 'well you should not have got out then should you' and I agree whole heartedly, however I, along with other serving personnel have definitely been misled. SPVA are claiming that it was an error, but to simply say we will send you out another forecast is totally unacceptable.

If you find yourself in a similar position please pm me. ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme nic8764 http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198751-afps-05-early-departure-payment-scheme.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198736-claim-now-decision-makers.html Mon, 13 May 2013 16:33:45 GMT My Claim now with decision makers, so does anyone know how long it should take from that to me getting notified of their decision? My Claim now with decision makers, so does anyone know how long it should take from that to me getting notified of their decision? ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme 15year L/Bdr http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198736-claim-now-decision-makers.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198727-ftrs-supa.html Mon, 13 May 2013 13:04:15 GMT I have now been in a FTRS(HC) role since Nov 12, I was in receipt of SUPA as I am covering a D Band role as well as my own, JSP 754 states that... I have now been in a FTRS(HC) role since Nov 12, I was in receipt of SUPA as I am covering a D Band role as well as my own, JSP 754 states that temporary receipt of SUPA will have no effect on pension abatement for FTRS(HC). The SUPA ceased on 04 Apr 13 and I had to apply via CM Ops to DM(A) for authorisation to receive SUPA beyond the 6 month period, I am still awaiting this authorisation, but have been thinking, would this second period of SUPA have an effect on my pension abatement? ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme partyr http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198727-ftrs-supa.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198706-medical-disharge-appeal-help-please.html Sun, 12 May 2013 22:17:39 GMT hi all needing help on a matter and i am now stuck in a rut with nowhere to go .. i was medically discharged with my knees july last year and was... hi all needing help on a matter and i am now stuck in a rut with nowhere to go ..

i was medically discharged with my knees july last year and was awarded a 20% pension. i then appealled this as i felt it was no where near what i deserved as i cannot work anymore because of this and a few other problems also.. my appealed failed and i dont understand why and they never gave me a reason either. what are the next steps to this can i now appeal the decision again as im not happy one bit.. been trying to get a solicitor who can help me with this and because i am in central scotland there are none in this area all who deal with this type of thing are in england. rbl have helped me but i feel i need more help from other sources .

is there any way i can acces this money in any other way or a way around it so i can restart my life with a reasonable some of money etc like change my award into one lump sum or something.
i am now homeless and live on my mates sofas and feel like there is no way back from this


the army have left me with absolutely nothing except a measly £35 a week to get by on.
and i used m lump sum to pay off debts so now im stuck with nothing . cant get a job , dont have any money and a few personal problems also..

any help on these subjects is greatly appreciated thank you ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme cplsm82 http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198706-medical-disharge-appeal-help-please.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198448-pension-2015-a.html Tue, 07 May 2013 17:44:42 GMT Due to leave the army in January 2016. Can any one advice what will happen to pension and lump sum. Will I have to transfer to 2015 pension scheme... Due to leave the army in January 2016. Can any one advice what will happen to pension and lump sum. Will I have to transfer to 2015 pension scheme for 8 months or will I get grandfather rights. As not getting information from any of our admin staff. Some one please ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme melons-paddy http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198448-pension-2015-a.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198428-ex-spouses-rights-your-pension.html Tue, 07 May 2013 09:17:18 GMT I've tried to dig out the relevant info from the AFPS 75 fact sheets - and also asked a number of people, but everyone I talk to seems to offer a different answer.

In short - I married my ex late 90's (whilst serving), and got the Decree Absolute through 22 months later.

Still serving, and re-married 2009.

Now - when it comes to my IP, monthly payments, eventually reaching 55 (hopeful) etc - what is she entitled to, if anything?

Do I have to give her half of 2/37ths of my lump sum? Does she get half of 2/37ths of my monthly pension from my 22 year point onwards?


Basically, when I leave in a few years I want to invest my money - what I don't wanna do is a few months / years down the line realise some of that should have gone to her (even though she doesn't deserve a penny) and end up in a world of shit.

Any straight jargon-busting answers would be most appreciated, cheers. ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme DavidCameron http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198428-ex-spouses-rights-your-pension.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198157-admin-pension-discharge.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:51:28 GMT its been a year i have been in temporary downgrade mnd P7. i had an operation on my upperspine,3 disc gone.metal implanted. had an operation last... its been a year i have been in temporary downgrade mnd P7. i had an operation on my upperspine,3 disc gone.metal implanted. had an operation last year march 2012.told by doctor that disc gone becoz of tuberculosis. its been a year i am on tem downgrade. next week my med review. iam not up to the required physical standard yet. as far as i know i will be given perm downgrade and will be discharged soon. but my question is will i be discharged with medical pension or admin discharged??
can someone help me plzz...i tried to get help from my unit but no one know anything.... ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme gurung http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198157-admin-pension-discharge.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198093-attention-afcs-afip-recipients-benefit-cap.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:36:02 GMT *From the SPVA website: Welfare Reform * All AFCS/AFIP payments are exempt from the Benefit Cap. If you are in receipt of AFCS/AFIP and... From the SPVA website:

Welfare Reform


All AFCS/AFIP payments are exempt from the Benefit Cap. If you are in receipt of AFCS/AFIP and receive a letter from the DWP saying that the benefit cap threshold has been applied you should contact the benefit cap helpline immediately. The helpline number will be found on your benefit cap notification.

The benefit cap team may contact you for evidence of receipt of your AFCS/AFIP award but will ensure that the cap is removed and that you receive any arrears due.

Link: Welfare Reform Act 2012 ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme EScotia http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/198093-attention-afcs-afip-recipients-benefit-cap.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/197958-med-discharge.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:27:31 GMT hey guys, wondering if anyone can help me cos I cant seem to get an answer. I am due to leave the army through med discharge I have got my date and... hey guys,
wondering if anyone can help me cos I cant seem to get an answer. I am due to leave the army through med discharge I have got my date and I have found out am on tier 1.iam on the 05 pension scheme.i offered to transfer to that scheme.i will have done 15 years 6 months by the time I leave at the end of july.was wondering if anyone could tell me roughly I would be getting.i got told I would get a lump sum and a preserved pension at 65.
cheers ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme chico5581 http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/197958-med-discharge.html http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/197911-little-advice-please-people.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:46:29 GMT OK so I was home service Royal Irish, I joined in 99 as a junior soldier, (16) and was made redundant in 2007. I have been on an FTRS HC contract now... OK so I was home service Royal Irish, I joined in 99 as a junior soldier, (16) and was made redundant in 2007. I have been on an FTRS HC contract now since 2009.
I am 29 now and I am in the process of joining up again.
Anyone any idea how my pension would work? As far as I am aware FTRS commitment goes toward your army pension, so would that mean I would only have to serve like 12 years to reach my 22??

All help greatly appreciated guys and girls.

Stu ]]> Armed Forces Pension Scheme sjameson6969 http://www.arrse.co.uk/armed-forces-pension-scheme/197911-little-advice-please-people.html