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Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Use these forms when claiming an Armed Forces Pension. The life and personal accident insurance form is to be completed in accordance with 2021DIN01-62.
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Information on how to contact Veterans UK and their services.
A compensation scheme for veterans for any injury or illness which has been caused by or made worse by their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Make a claim under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or War Pension Scheme.
Welcome to the service leavers' guide information page.
How to report a change in circumstances during or after making a claim for compensation or a pension.
Instructions on what to do on the death of a member currently in receipt or non-receipt of an armed forces pension.
Information about the additional allowance for service personnel and veterans who have been seriously injured as a result of service on or after 6 April 2005.
Civilian housing options; information for service personnel and their dependants.
The AFCS and SPO legislation page provides access to historic and current consolidated versions of the legislation in force.
War pension scheme payments increase from April 2024. The new rates are in the attached document.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS).
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact us or the following organisations for assistance.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension supplementary and additional allowances.
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.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation (ALSO).
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.
Information and guidance on how to claim for further conditions when you have a War Disablement Pension.
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