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Any Amin about for some advice?
I've been told by a friend that people serving in Germany (and their dependants) can claim expenses for any time spent in hospital. Apparently it's a daily rate which is claimed with proof of the hospital stay. I think it's about £25 a day. Does anyone know what it's called and the JSP chapter reference with regards to it?…
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Veterans Concessionary Travel Scheme in London
Hi, Further details about the Veterans Concessionary Travel Scheme in London were issued yesterday including how to apply and the validity. The new Veterans Concessionary Travel Scheme in London comes into operation on 2nd November 2008. This is available for any disabled Veterans who receive either an ongoing War Pension…
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Civil Service work in Germany
May be posted to Germany next year so looking into work prospects now. I am a civil servant and have been for a number of years. Who do I contact, where do i look for civil service vacancies in Germany. Am registered on the Recruitment Gateway but not much stuff comes up on there. I really want to remain a civil servant,…
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Overseas Tour Outside EU for 3 years.... Tax Free?
Anyone know if you are entitled to your Income Tax back when on accompanied overseas tours to a (nice) sandy place outside the EU?
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Mental Health Charity
Hello, I've been told there is an organisation that helps service people with resulting mental health issues. Does anyone know the name or have any information on them please.
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Claiming for eye tests while in the army?
Just a quick question-my husband is in the army and has just had an eye test and contact lense check at specsavers. Can he claim the cost back through JPA, or do they have to pay for there own tests? Thanks, Jo
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Army Pension.
Hi, My OH maybe will have to look at BR very soon, however, he has an Army pension, that he will start receiving when he is 60. What will happen to this, if he goes BR? Thanks.
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Unfurnished MQ
When we moved into our MQ in April 2007 it was part furnished, we have over the last 18 months purchased our own furniture, piece by piece it has been collected therefore everything is now ours, however on my husbands pay slip we are still paying for a part furnished property. How to we get it changed?
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A Time To Remember.
ITV just announced that 18 British soldiers have been killed this month alone in Afghanistan. This is a truly shocking statistic and I hope that everyone within the UK remembers all British soldiers who have been killed, wounded or who may be serving in current conflicts. I also just wanted to say that the British soldiers…
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Aerials!!
Hi My TV aerial has stopped working, have called modern housing and someone is coming out to look at it this week. Am I entitled to a replacement? I would be grateful for any advice regarding aerial entitlement. Many Thanks
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Does anyone know???
How I would go abot getting an Army service record?? Or if it is even possible?? My grandfather passed away in the early 80's and we would like to see his service record if possible. My mother and her 3 siblings were all born of diffrent bases thruout the world butother than that they don't really know where they have been…
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WWI veteran Henry Allingham dies
Had the pleasure of metting him approx 2 years ago; great man: Henry Allingham, the oldest surviving serviceman from the First World War, has died at the age of 113, his care home has said. WWI veteran Henry Allingham dies .Mr Allingham served with the Royal Naval Air Service during the Great War, later transferring to the…
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Retired royal navy having a rant
Hello I left the RN about 5yrs ago. Does anyone know if there are any place that can help with finacial matters, without discounts for ex forces. ie solictors, anything to do with schools. Im kinda a bit peeved off (not for the first time)with be an ex servicemen and doing everything above board. Cant get my boy in a…
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Overpayment of Operational Allowance
Hi all My partner was paid an Operational Allowance whilst serving in Afghanistan in 2007 and in March 2009 the Service Personnel & Veterans Agency contacted him requesting that he repay just over £2,500 that they had paid him by mistake. As I work in the Employment Law field I have been corresponding with them on his…
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am i entitled to removals at public expense
long story ill cut short my daughter has a significant speech delay and the peaditrican has requested me move back to the uk. this is now sitting with jpac and no one will give me clear answers. i have had to provide that the local authority will be able to provide help for her which i did and still waiting answer i cant…
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RTA Neck & Back Injury on duty. Anyone had any Luck with AFCS for these injuries.
Having to re-trade as cant do normal job as back and neck wont stand up to the job. Also have severe intrusive tinnitus. Still attending Headley Court, and Audiologist RTA June 2008 while on duty. Symptoms looks like here to stay hence Occupational health re-trade. Also lose higher pay band when re-trade What can I look to…
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Claiming Pension early
I left the RN in 1985 i am receipt of a War Pension , I have also been medically retired from the Royal Mail and i get Incapacity . Has anyone been successful of gettig forces pension early on grounds of ill health
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May have to Re-trade maybe to RLC Postie anyone in this trade can you tell me more,
May have to Re-trade due to back injury, looking into RLC Postie is there anyone in this trade on the forum that can you tell me more? I have been on all the web site pages and am waiting for a trade fair to poke its head up. I'm in the RLC Seaman/Nav as a PTE 3 & Half years service Thanks
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Well done
to all those who serve in our Armed Forces. :beer::j:j:j:beer:
