Time for making a claim - generalU.K.
47.—(1) Subject to articles 48 and 49, the time specified for making a claim for injury benefit is 7 years beginning with whichever is the earlier of the following days—
(a)the day on which the injury occurs;
(b)the day an injury which is not caused by service is made worse by service;
(c)the day on which the member's service ends;
(d)the day a member first seeks medical advice in relation to an illness.
(2) Paragraph (1)(d) applies only if the claim is in respect of an illness.
(3) The time for making a claim for injury benefit is extended by 3 years from the date of diagnosis where—
(a)an illness first presents within the period specified in paragraph (1); but
(b)the diagnosis of the illness is not made until less than 1 year before the end of that period.
(4) The time specified for making a claim for a fast payment is 6 months beginning with the day on which the injury occurs.
(5) A claim for medical expenses must be made prior to the expenses being incurred except in circumstances where the Secretary of State is satisfied that prior approval was not reasonably practicable due to a medical emergency.
(6) The time specified for making a claim for death benefit is 3 years beginning with the date of death where the death occurs—
(a)after the day on which the service of the former member ends; and
(b)within 7 years starting with that day.