# The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) Order 2011, Article 31: Meaning of “eligible child”


(1) In this Order, “eligible child” in relation to a deceased member or former member, means—
(a) a child or an adopted child of the deceased who meets any of the conditions specified in paragraph (2); and
(b) any other child or young person who—
(i) meets any of those conditions; and
(ii) was financially dependent on the deceased on the day of death.
(2) The conditions referred to in paragraph (1) are that the person—
(a) is aged under 18;
(b) is in full-time education or vocational training and is aged under 23; or
(c) because of physical or mental impairment—
(i) is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable to engage in gainful employment; and
(ii) was dependent on the deceased on day of the deceased's death.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/517/article/31 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-and-reserve-forces-compensation-scheme-order-2011/article-31
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