# The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) Order 2005 (Revoked 9.5.2011), Article 41: Time for making a claim – physical or mental incapacity

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Where a person is physically or mentally incapable of making a claim or instructing another person to make it on his behalf throughout the time specified for making a claim in article 39 or 40, that time shall be extended by the Secretary of State for such further period as in all circumstances of the case he considers reasonable.
(2) Where a person—
(a) has been physically or mentally incapable of making a claim or instructing another to make it on his behalf; but
(b) becomes so capable within the period referred to in article 39 or 40
the Secretary of State may extend the time for making a claim for a period of up to 3 years if he considers there is insufficient time for the person to make a claim or instruct a person to make it on his behalf within the period referred to in article 39 or 40.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/439/article/41 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-and-reserve-forces-compensation-scheme-order-2005-revoked-952011/article-41
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