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Pensions / Compensation

War Pensions Scheme

Am I eligible to claim?
How do I claim?
What is the claim process?
How will I be paid?
Supplementary Allowances
What if I disagree with your decision?

How do I claim?

If you feel you may be eligible to claim a War Disablement Pension, a War Widow's/Widower's Pension or a claim under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, you will need to complete a claim form.

If you wish, you may contact Service Personnel and Veterans Agency to request a claim form.

Claim forms
Can I get help completing my claim form?

Can I get help completing my claim form?
If you require help or assistance in completing your claim form you may contact the
Service Personnel and Veterans Agency

A Helpline operator will be able to give you help and advice over the telephone on how to complete your claim form.

War Pensioners' Welfare Service
The War Pensioners' Welfare Service (WPWS) can provide help, advice and guidance to people who are in the process of claiming a war disablement, a war widow's/widower's pension or a claim under the Armed Forces Compensations Scheme.

If you would like to talk to a war pensioners' welfare manager, you may either call the
Service Personnel and Veterans Agency Free Veterans Helpline or click here to locate your
nearest welfare office.

ex-Service organisations can also provide help and assistance in completing your claim form.
The Royal British Legion
48 Pall Mall
London
SW1Y 5JY
Tel: 0207 973 7331
Website: www.britishlegion.org.uk

The Royal British Legion provides free help and advice for all ex-Service personnel and their dependants who are applying for war pensions, War Widow's/Widower's pensions and other allowances. They will also represent you free of charge at war pensions appeal tribunals.

The Royal British Legion Scotland
New Haig House
Logie Green Road
Edinburgh
EH7 4HR
Tel: 0131 557 2782
Fax: 0131 557 5819
Website: www.rblscotland.org.uk

They help all ex-Service personnel and their dependants living in Scotland. They provide help with pensions, welfare advice and friendship.

 

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