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You can make a complaint about any aspect of the service you’ve received when making your War Pension or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claim.
How the government will support veterans over the next 2 years.
Information and guidance on how to apply for a review of a War Pension assessment.
Information and guidance on the types of reviews available for your Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) award and when you can apply.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Unemployability Supplement.
If you are a service person who would like support from Veterans UK (delivered by VWS or DTS depending on the nature of the enquiry), you can refer yourself using the DTRP Form 2.
How we can help you if you have been diagnosed with the asbestos related disease, diffuse mesothelioma, due to military service.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Constant Attendance Allowance.
Information and guidance on how to apply for Treatment Allowance.
Guidance for those receiving War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or Armed Forces Pension Scheme payments and living in the European Union.
Information and forms that will help you access MOD compensation payments for injury or illness caused by armed forces service.
A individuals unit will identify potentially vulnerable service leavers who would benefit from Veterans UK help and will refer that person using a Defence Transition Referral Protocol (DTRP) form 1.
Following on from the Ministerial announcement on 17 May 2023, the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme will commence on 16 October 2023.
Help and support for service leavers and veterans from the Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and other organisations.
Have HM Revenue & Customs used the correct primary source of income to calculate your Tax Code?
Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Information and guidance on how to claim for further conditions when you have a War Disablement Pension.
Synopses of causation, covering a range of injuries and disorders often seen in service personnel and veterans to support decision making.
Defence Transition Referral Protocol (DTRP) is the new mechanism for referring Service Personnel/Leavers, veterans and their families to Veterans UK for information and support.
The Help is at Hand booklet provides information, support and guidance for those affected by suicide.
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