LegalizeThe Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions (Amendment) Order 2026
Made: 3rd February 2026
Laid before Parliament: 10th February 2026
Coming into force: 6th April 2026
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 3rd day of February 2026Present,The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council
His Majesty considers it expedient to amend the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006[^f00001].
ACCORDINGLY, His Majesty, in pursuance of sections 12 (1) and 24 (3) of the Social Security (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1977[^f00002] and of all other powers enabling Him to do so, is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order as follows.
Citation, commencement and extent
1
- (1) This Order may be cited as the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions (Amendment) Order 2026.
- (2) This Order comes into force on 6th April 2026.
- (3) This Order extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Amendment of the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006
2
The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006 (“the principal Order”) is amended as follows.
Amendment to Schedule 1 (disablement due to service in the armed forces)
3
In Schedule 1 to the principal Order—
- (a) for the table in Part 2 substitute the table in Schedule 1 to this Order;
- (b) for tables 1 and 2 in Part 3 substitute tables 1 and 2 in Schedule 2 to this Order; and
- (c) for the table in Part 4 substitute the table in Schedule 3 to this Order.
Amendment to Schedule 1A (diffuse mesothelioma lump sums)
4
In Schedule 1A to the principal Order, in paragraph 5(1), for “£140,000” substitute “£185,000”.
Amendment to Schedule 2 (death due to service in the armed forces)
5
In Schedule 2 to the principal Order—
- (a) for tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Part 2 substitute tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 in Schedule 4 to this Order; and
- (b) for the table in Part 3 substitute the table in Schedule 5 to this Order.
Schedule 1 — TABLE TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE TABLE IN PART 2 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE PRINCIPAL ORDER
| Degree of Disablement | Yearly Rates of Retired Pay and Pensions for Groups 1 - 9 | Weekly Rates of Pensions for Groups 10 - 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Per cent | £ | £ |
| 100 | 12,946.00 | 248.10 |
| 90 | 11,651.00 | 223.29 |
| 80 | 10,357.00 | 198.48 |
| 70 | 9,062.00 | 173.67 |
| 60 | 7,768.00 | 148.86 |
| 50 | 6,473.00 | 124.05 |
| 40 | 5,178.00 | 99.24 |
| 30 | 3,884.00 | 74.43 |
| 20 | 2,589.00 | 49.62 |
Schedule 2 — TABLES TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR TABLES 1 AND 2 IN PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE PRINCIPAL ORDER
| Description of Injury | Description of Injury | Assessments | Groups 1 - 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| For the loss of | For the loss of | Per cent | £ |
| A. FINGERS | |||
| Index finger— | |||
| More than 2 phalanges including the loss of whole finger | 14 | 11,798.00 | |
| More than 1 phalanx but not more than 2 phalanges | 11 | 9,439.00 | |
| 1 phalanx or part thereof | 9 | 7,864.00 | |
| Guillotine amputation of tip without loss of bone | 5 | 4,705.00 | |
| Middle Finger— | |||
| More than 2 phalanges including the loss of whole finger | 12 | 10,219.00 | |
| More than 1 phalanx but not more than 2 phalanges | 9 | 7,864.00 | |
| 1 phalanx or part thereof | 7 | 6,287.00 | |
| Guillotine amputation of tip without loss of bone | 4 | 3,928.00 | |
| Ring or little finger— | |||
| More than 2 phalanges including the loss of whole finger | 7 | 6,287.00 | |
| More than 1 phalanx but not more than 2 phalanges | 6 | 5,513.00 | |
| 1 phalanx or part thereof | 5 | 4,705.00 | |
| Guillotine amputation of tip without loss of bone | 2 | 2,356.00 | |
| B. TOES | |||
| Great toe— | |||
| Through metatarso-phalangeal joint | 14 | 11,798.00 | |
| Part, with some loss of bone | 3 | 3,137.00 | |
| 1 other toe— | |||
| Through metatarso-phalangeal joint | 3 | 3,137.00 | |
| Part, with some loss of bone | 1 | 1,580.00 | |
| 2 toes, excluding great toe— | |||
| Through metatarso-phalangeal joint | 5 | 4,705.00 | |
| Part, with some loss of bone | 2 | 2,356.00 | |
| 3 toes, excluding great toe— | |||
| Through metatarso-phalangeal joint | 6 | 5,513.00 | |
| Part, with some loss of bone | 3 | 3,137.00 | |
| 4 toes, excluding great toe— | |||
| Through metatarso-phalangeal joint | 9 | 7,864.00 | |
| Part, with some loss of bone | 3 | 3,137.00 | |
| Assessment of degree of disablement | Assessment of degree of disablement | Assessment of degree of disablement | Assessment of degree of disablement |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Groups 1 - 15 | 1 to 5 per cent | 6 to 14 per cent | 15 to 19 per cent |
| Groups 1 - 15 | £3,945.00 | £8,770.00 | £15,339.00 |
Schedule 3 — TABLE TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE TABLE IN PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE PRINCIPAL ORDER
| Description of Allowance | Description of Allowance | Description of Allowance | Description of Allowance | Rate | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groups 1 - 9 | Groups 10 - 15 | ||||
| (*) Maximum amount payable | (*) Maximum amount payable | (*) Maximum amount payable | (*) Maximum amount payable | ||
| 1. Constant attendance allowance— | 1. Constant attendance allowance— | 1. Constant attendance allowance— | 1. Constant attendance allowance— | ||
| (a) | under article 8— | under article 8— | |||
| (i) the part day rate of constant attendance allowance under paragraph (2) | (i) the part day rate of constant attendance allowance under paragraph (2) | £2,442.00 per annum | £46.80 per week | ||
| (ii) the full day rate of constant attendance allowance under paragraph (3) | (ii) the full day rate of constant attendance allowance under paragraph (3) | £4,884.00 per annum | £93.60 per week | ||
| (iii) the intermediate rate of constant attendance allowance under paragraph (4) | (iii) the intermediate rate of constant attendance allowance under paragraph (4) | £7,326.00 per annum | £140.40 per week | ||
| (iv) the exceptional rate of constant attendance allowance under paragraph (5) | (iv) the exceptional rate of constant attendance allowance under paragraph (5) | £9,768.00 per annum | £187.20 per week | ||
| (b) | under 71(4)— | under 71(4)— | |||
| (i) the rate under paragraph (4)(a) | (i) the rate under paragraph (4)(a) | £4,884.00 per annum[^f01000] | £93.60 per week[^f01000] | ||
| (ii) the rate under paragraph (4)(b) | (ii) the rate under paragraph (4)(b) | £9,768.00 per annum[^f01000] | £187.20 per week[^f01000] | ||
| 2. Exceptionally severe disablement allowance under article 9 | 2. Exceptionally severe disablement allowance under article 9 | 2. Exceptionally severe disablement allowance under article 9 | 2. Exceptionally severe disablement allowance under article 9 | £4,884.00 per annum | £93.60 per week |
| 3. Severe disablement occupational allowance under article 10 | 3. Severe disablement occupational allowance under article 10 | 3. Severe disablement occupational allowance under article 10 | 3. Severe disablement occupational allowance under article 10 | £2,442.00 per annum | £46.80 per week |
| 4. Allowance for wear and tear of clothing under article 11 | 4. Allowance for wear and tear of clothing under article 11 | 4. Allowance for wear and tear of clothing under article 11 | 4. Allowance for wear and tear of clothing under article 11 | £320.00 per annum | £320.00 per annum |
| 5. Unemployability allowances— | 5. Unemployability allowances— | 5. Unemployability allowances— | 5. Unemployability allowances— | ||
| (a) | Personal allowance under article 12(1)(a) | Personal allowance under article 12(1)(a) | £7,997.00 per annum | £153.25 per week | |
| (b) | Additional allowances for dependants by way of— | Additional allowances for dependants by way of— | |||
| (i) increase of allowance in respect of a spouse, civil partner, adult dependant, dependant living as a spouse or dependant living as a civil partner under article 12(6)(a) | (i) increase of allowance in respect of a spouse, civil partner, adult dependant, dependant living as a spouse or dependant living as a civil partner under article 12(6)(a) | £4,443.00 per annum[^f01000] | £85.15 per week[^f01000] | ||
| (ii) increase of allowance under article 12(6)(b)— | (ii) increase of allowance under article 12(6)(b)— | ||||
| (aa) in respect of the only, elder or eldest child of a member | £1,036.00 per annum | £19.85 per week | |||
| (bb) in respect of each other child of a member | £1,213.00 per annum | £23.25 per week | |||
| (cc) where the child does not qualify for child benefit under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992[^f00003], or under any legislation in Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man corresponding to that Act | £1,213.00 per annum | £23.25 per week | |||
| For decisions made on or after 9th April 2001 | For decisions made on or after 9th April 2001 | For decisions made on or after 9th April 2001 | |||
| (c) | the annual earnings figure for the purposes of article 12(4) is £10,582.00 | the annual earnings figure for the purposes of article 12(4) is £10,582.00 | |||
| (d) | the weekly income figure for the purposes of article 12(6)(a)(i) is £95.55 | the weekly income figure for the purposes of article 12(6)(a)(i) is £95.55 | |||
| 6. Invalidity allowance under article 13— | 6. Invalidity allowance under article 13— | 6. Invalidity allowance under article 13— | 6. Invalidity allowance under article 13— | ||
| (a) | If— | If— | |||
| (i) the relevant date fell before 5th July 1948; | (i) the relevant date fell before 5th July 1948; | £1,581.00 per annum | £30.30 per week | ||
| (ii) on the relevant date the member was under the age of 35; or | (ii) on the relevant date the member was under the age of 35; or | £1,581.00 per annum | £30.30 per week | ||
| (iii) on the relevant date the member was under the age of 40 and had not attained the age of 65, in the case of the member being a man, or 60, in the case of the member being a woman, before 6th April 1979 and the period in respect of which payment of the allowance is to relate begins on or after 6th April 1979 | (iii) on the relevant date the member was under the age of 40 and had not attained the age of 65, in the case of the member being a man, or 60, in the case of the member being a woman, before 6th April 1979 and the period in respect of which payment of the allowance is to relate begins on or after 6th April 1979 | £1,581.00 per annum | £30.30 per week | ||
| (b) | if head (a) does not apply and— | if head (a) does not apply and— | |||
| (i) on the relevant date the member was under the age of 45; or | (i) on the relevant date the member was under the age of 45; or | £1,033.00 per annum | £19.80 per week | ||
| (ii) on the relevant date the member was under the age of 50 and had not attained the age of 65, in the case of the member being a man, or 60, in the case of the member being a woman, before 6th April 1979 and the period in respect of which payment of the allowance is to relate begins on or after 6th April 1979 | (ii) on the relevant date the member was under the age of 50 and had not attained the age of 65, in the case of the member being a man, or 60, in the case of the member being a woman, before 6th April 1979 and the period in respect of which payment of the allowance is to relate begins on or after 6th April 1979 | £1,033.00 per annum | £19.80 per week | ||
| (c) | if heads (a) and (b) do not apply and on the relevant date the member was a man under the age of 60 or a woman under the age of 55 | if heads (a) and (b) do not apply and on the relevant date the member was a man under the age of 60 or a woman under the age of 55 | £517.00 per annum | £9.90 per week | |
| 7. Comforts allowance— | 7. Comforts allowance— | 7. Comforts allowance— | 7. Comforts allowance— | ||
| (a) | under article 14(1)(a) | under article 14(1)(a) | £2,103.00 per annum | £40.30 per week | |
| (b) | under article 14(1)(b) | under article 14(1)(b) | £1,051.00 per annum | £20.15 per week | |
| 8. Allowance for lowered standard of occupation under article 15 | 8. Allowance for lowered standard of occupation under article 15 | 8. Allowance for lowered standard of occupation under article 15 | 8. Allowance for lowered standard of occupation under article 15 | £4,882.00 per annum[^f01000] | £93.56 per week[^f01000] |
| 9. Age allowance under article 16 where the degree of pensioned disablement is— | 9. Age allowance under article 16 where the degree of pensioned disablement is— | 9. Age allowance under article 16 where the degree of pensioned disablement is— | 9. Age allowance under article 16 where the degree of pensioned disablement is— | ||
| (a) | 40 to 50 per cent | 40 to 50 per cent | £864.00 per annum | £16.55 per week | |
| (b) | over 50 per cent, but not exceeding 70 per cent | over 50 per cent, but not exceeding 70 per cent | £1,333.00 per annum | £25.55 per week | |
| (c) | over 70 per cent, but not exceeding 90 per cent | over 70 per cent, but not exceeding 90 per cent | £1,897.00 per annum | £36.35 per week | |
| (d) | over 90 per cent | over 90 per cent | £2,666.00 per annum | £51.10 per week | |
| 10. Part-time treatment allowance under article 19 | 10. Part-time treatment allowance under article 19 | 10. Part-time treatment allowance under article 19 | 10. Part-time treatment allowance under article 19 | £113.80 per day[^f01000] | £113.80 per day[^f01000] |
| 11. Mobility supplement under article 20 | 11. Mobility supplement under article 20 | 11. Mobility supplement under article 20 | 11. Mobility supplement under article 20 | £4,657.00 per annum | £89.25 per week |
Schedule 4 — TABLES TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR TABLES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 7 IN PART 2 OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE PRINCIPAL ORDER
| Group | Yearly Rate |
|---|---|
| (1) | (2) |
| £ | |
| 1 | 11,332.00 |
| 2 | 10,930.00 |
| 3 | 10,672.00 |
| 4 | 10,439.00 |
| 5 | 10,343.00 |
| 6 | 10,134.00 |
| 7 | 10,079.00 |
| 8 | 10,005.00 |
| 9 | 9,970.00 |
| 10 | 9,925.00 |
| 11 | 9,867.00 |
| Group | Weekly Rate |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) |
| £ | |
| 12 - 17 | 188.15 |
| Group | Yearly Rate |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) |
| £ | |
| 1 | 11,587.00 |
| 2 | 11,076.00 |
| 3 | 10,822.00 |
| 4 | 10,563.00 |
| 5 | 10,367.00 |
| 6 | 10,158.00 |
| 7 | 10,101.00 |
| 8 | 10,005.00 |
| 9 | 9,970.00 |
| 10 | 9,925.00 |
| 11 | 9,867.00 |
| Group | Yearly Rate |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) |
| £ | |
| 1 | 11,332.00 |
| 2 | 10,930.00 |
| 3 | 10,672.00 |
| 4 | 10,439.00 |
| 5 | 10,343.00 |
| 6 | 10,134.00 |
| 7 | 10,079.00 |
| 8 | 3,475.00 |
| 9 | 3,095.00 |
| 10 | 2,726.00 |
| 11 | 2,408.00 |
| Group | Weekly Rate |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) |
| £ | |
| 12 - 17 | 45.07 |
| Group | Yearly Rate |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) |
| £ | |
| 1 - 11 | 6,567.90 |
| Group | Weekly Rate |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) |
| £ | |
| 12 - 17 | 125.87 |
Schedule 5 — TABLE TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE TABLE IN PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE PRINCIPAL ORDER
| Description of Pension or Allowance | Description of Pension or Allowance | Description of Pension or Allowance | Rates | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description of Pension or Allowance | Description of Pension or Allowance | Description of Pension or Allowance | Groups 1 - 11 | Groups 12 - 17 |
| (*) Maximum amount payable | (*) Maximum amount payable | (*) Maximum amount payable | (*) Maximum amount payable | (*) Maximum amount payable |
| 1. Pension under article 24 to dependant who lived as a spouse or dependant who lived as a civil partner | 1. Pension under article 24 to dependant who lived as a spouse or dependant who lived as a civil partner | 1. Pension under article 24 to dependant who lived as a spouse or dependant who lived as a civil partner | £9,695.00 per annum[^f01001] | £185.80 per week[^f01001] |
| 2. Rent allowance under article 25 | 2. Rent allowance under article 25 | 2. Rent allowance under article 25 | £3,694.00 per annum[^f01001] | £70.80 per week[^f01001] |
| 3. Elderly persons allowance under article 26— | 3. Elderly persons allowance under article 26— | 3. Elderly persons allowance under article 26— | ||
| (a) | if aged 65 or over but under 70 | £1,122.00 per annum | £21.50 per week | |
| (b) | if aged 70 or over but under 80 | £2,150.00 per annum | £41.20 per week | |
| (c) | if aged 80 or over | £3,196.00 per annum | £61.25 per week | |
| 4. Allowances in respect of children— | 4. Allowances in respect of children— | 4. Allowances in respect of children— | ||
| (a) | under article 28(2)(a)— | |||
| (i) in respect of the only, elder or eldest child of a member | £1,542.00 per annum | £29.55 per week | ||
| (ii) in respect of each other child of a member | £1,717.00 per annum | £32.90 per week | ||
| (iii) where the child does not qualify for child benefit under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, or any legislation in Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man corresponding to that Act | £1,717.00 per annum | £32.90 per week | ||
| (b) | under article 28(2)(b) | |||
| (i) in respect of the only, elder or eldest child of a member | £1,764.00 per annum | £33.80 per week | ||
| (ii) in respect of each other child of a member | £1,928.00 per annum | £36.95 per week | ||
| (iii) where the child does not qualify for child benefit under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, or any legislation in Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man corresponding to that Act | £1,928.00 per annum | £36.95 per week | ||
| 5. Pension under article 29 to a child of a member who has no parent living and has not attained the child’s age limit— | 5. Pension under article 29 to a child of a member who has no parent living and has not attained the child’s age limit— | 5. Pension under article 29 to a child of a member who has no parent living and has not attained the child’s age limit— | ||
| (a) | in respect of the only, elder or eldest child of a member | £1,764.00 per annum | £33.80 per week | |
| (b) | in respect of each other child of a member | £1,928.00 per annum | £36.95 per week | |
| (c) | where the child does not qualify for child benefit under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, or any legislation in Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man corresponding to that Act | £1,928.00 per annum | £36.95 per week | |
| 6. Allowance under article 30(2)(b) to or in respect of a child who has attained the child’s age limit | 6. Allowance under article 30(2)(b) to or in respect of a child who has attained the child’s age limit | 6. Allowance under article 30(2)(b) to or in respect of a child who has attained the child’s age limit | £7,548.00 per annum[^f01001] | £144.65 per week[^f01001] |
Signed
Richard Tilbrook — Clerk of the Privy Council
Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
Explanatory Note
This Order amends the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006 (“the principal Order”) (S.I. 2006/606), which makes provision for pensions and other awards in respect of disablement or death due to service before 6th April 2005 in the naval, military and air forces. The principal Order contains the scheme which provides the pensions and other awards.
The Tables in Schedules 1 to 5 to this Order replace tables in Schedules 1 and 2 to the principal Order, in order to increase the rates prescribed for retired pay, pensions, gratuities and allowances in respect of disablement or death due to service in the armed forces.
Article 4 amends paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 1A to the principal Order to increase the amount of the diffuse mesothelioma lump sum.
Some of the instruments referred to in this Order are available online at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-armed-forces-compensation-scheme-and-service-pensions-order-legislation . Alternatively, copies may be obtained from the Ministry of Defence. Enquiries relating to these instruments may be directed to the Ministry of Defence at the following email address: afcompensation-policy@mod.gov.uk.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.
Footnotes
[^f00001]: S.I. 2006/606; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2016/374 and 2025/128.
[^f00002]: 1977 c. 5; section 24(3) was amended by section 4 of, and paragraph 46 of Schedule 2 to, the Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6).
[^f00003]: 1992 c. 4.
[^f00004]: Order in Council of 9th March 1921.
[^f00005]: Order in Council of 9th March 1921.
[^f00006]: Royal Warrant of 2nd July 1920.
[^f00007]: Order of His Majesty of 25th September 1921.
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