War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Tribunal
How to appeal
You should appeal within one year of getting your decision letter.
Before you appeal
Write a letter to Veterans UK and ask them to reconsider their decision. Explain why you think the decision is wrong and give any information not included in your original claim.
They will look at your case again and write to you with their decision.
Veterans UK
Norcross
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 3WP
Veterans UK was previously known as the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA).
If you’re still unhappy
You can appeal to the War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation tribunal if you’re still unhappy with the decision made by Veterans UK.
If the decision was made before 6 April 2023
Contact the Veterans UK helpline and ask for an appeal form to take your case to the tribunal. Fill it in and send it back to Veterans UK.
Call if you need help filling in the form.
Veterans UK helpline
veterans-uk@mod.uk
Telephone: 0808 191 4218
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If the decision was made on or after 6 April 2023
Complete and return form WPAF1 to War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation tribunal by post or email.
You can also ask the tribunal to send you a printed form.
PO Box 10875
Arnhem House
Leicester
LE1 8FE
Late appeals
In some cases you’ll be allowed to appeal after one year, but you must explain why your appeal is late. You cannot appeal against any decision after 2 years.