The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006

Medical expenses

21.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any necessary expenses in respect of—

(a)the medical, surgical or rehabilitative treatment of a member of the armed forces; or

(b)appropriate aids and adaptations for disabled living; in both cases

(c)arising as a result of disablement due to service before 6th April 2005

may be defrayed by the Secretary of State under such conditions and up to such amounts as he may determine.

(2) No expenses shall be defrayed under paragraph (1) in respect of treatment, aids or adaptations provided for, otherwise than on payment of a charge by the member, under legislation of the United Kingdom.