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Survivors Benefits

In this section, you will find information on payments that can be made to those left behind when a service person or veteran dies as a result of their service in the Armed Forces. There are two schemes that may apply:

• The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme where the cause of death originated from service on or after 6 April 2005.
• The War Widow(er)s Pension scheme where the cause of death originated from service before 6 April 2005.

It can sometimes be difficult to decide when a cause of death first originated, especially where an illness is involved, so we have included information on both schemes within this section.  Don’t worry - SPVA can help you decide which scheme may apply in your particular case. 

Your Questions Answered
The following questions will help you find out all you need to know about Survivors Benefits and how to apply, but if you aren’t sure or need any other assistance, just call the Veterans-UK helpline on 0800 169 2277 and an advisor will be pleased to help.