The MoD always reacts by doing all it can to avoid it's responsibilities, it's never proactive. They will try to drag things out hoping the individual will die or the group will shrink to a point it no longer becomes cost effective for them to resist.
Veterans are entitled to submit claims any time they want as often as they want.
The MoD argued that the claims were too late, but there was nothing stopping the MoD being proactive with compensation. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8083327.stm Mr Justice Foskett said, "All things being equal, a veteran who believes that he has an illness, injury or disability... [show more]
The MoD argued that the claims were too late, but there was nothing stopping the MoD being proactive with compensation.
Mr Justice Foskett said, "All things being equal, a veteran who believes that he has an illness, injury or disability attributable to his presence at the tests whose case is supported by apparently reputable scientific and medical evidence, should be entitled to his 'day in court"'. [show less]
This will be VERY interesting indeed ... Forced to lie for the MoD: Tormented spin doctor blows whistle on the deceptions fed to loved ones of fallen heroes http://www.military-wo...n/2167.html "He began to suffer from angina and has since been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.... [show more]
This will be VERY interesting indeed ...
Forced to lie for the MoD: Tormented spin doctor blows whistle on the deceptions fed to loved ones of fallen heroes http://www.military-wo...n/2167.html
"He began to suffer from angina and has since been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. He went on sick leave in August 2007 and is on half-pay."
"He is now suing the MoD for disability discrimination, on the grounds that the stress of what he was being asked to do effectively made him disabled. He will attend an employment tribunal later this year."
^^ Note: Employment Tribunals are ignorant of PTSD and its complications, won't give a flying fcuk if you're in hospital attached to a heart monitor and too unwell to sing to their timetable. In addition, don't expect them to make any reasonable adjustments or respect your privacy. I intend to write more on the failings of the Employment Tribunal system at a later date.
If those from cooler climates have a higher risk of heat illness then common sense, a well known MoD Achilles heal, suggests those from warmer climates will have a higher risk of cold injury. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8101291.stm "The MoD has received about 150 claims for cold injury, and... [show more]
If those from cooler climates have a higher risk of heat illness then common sense, a well known MoD Achilles heal, suggests those from warmer climates will have a higher risk of cold injury.
"The MoD has received about 150 claims for cold injury, and says it will pay compensation if it is found liable."
"The MoD has admitted liability in his [Mr Scott's] case, he [Mr Scott] said, but to get compensation worth £150,000 he needs to undergo a final medical in London.
But Mr Scott said the Home Office has refused him a visa..."
"Since 1991 there have been two deaths in service personnel from cold related illness and injuries. These deaths, together with the vast majority of the countless hundreds of non-fatal injuries, were entirely preventable."
on June 5th, 2009. Tags: lawsuit, mod
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