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The Ministry of Defence has introduced an updated process for actioning War Pension and Armed Forces Scheme complaints.
Information about how military personnel and their families can get more support and extra help from Defence Transition Services throughout career when leaving the armed forces.
We provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.
This leaflet provides information on who the Ministry of Defence Medal Office are and what they do.
Veterans UK has launched a new online service for Armed Forces Compensation and War Pension claims.
War pension scheme payments increase from April 2024. The new rates are in the attached document.
What you need to do if you think our decision is wrong.
Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from government departments and approved charities.
Residential and nursing care to former members of the Polish Forces under British command in World War 2, and their spouses.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Tribunal - appeal a war pension decision, deadline, how to appeal, hearing.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation (ALSO).
The death of a family member is a difficult time. We provide a number of free services to families when a veteran or service person dies.
Bereavement compensation information for when a service person's or veteran's death is predominantly caused by His Majesty's Armed Forces service on or after 6 April 2005.
This form provides information on and is used for making your first claim for a War Widows/War Widowers Pension/Funeral expenses.
Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.
Information and guidance on how to apply for a War Widows or War Widowers Pension.
Committed to listening to veterans and improving our services. Our customer journey maps to help with Armed Forces compensation and pensions are now online.
Assistance with health care and treatment costs which may be available for eligible War Pensioners.
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