Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what (a) guidance and (b) policy Veterans UK staff follow on veterans suffering from migraines.

I can confirm that there is no specific guidance or policy which Veterans UK staff follow regarding veterans suffering from migraines as a result of Service.

Claims made in respect of migraines would be considered in the same way as any other claim under either the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) or the War Pension Scheme (WPS). AFCS and WPS decisions are evidence-based and, taking account of the risk factors or causes of an injury or illness, decisions on entitlement are made based on whether the injury or illness was caused, or made worse by an individual's service.

Information regarding both schemes and how to contact the veterans' welfare service is also available on gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk/about

MOD Veterans UK encourages anyone who wishes to discuss making a claim for a service-related condition under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or War Pensions Scheme to contact the Veterans UK Helpline on 0808 1914 218.