Tax-free compensation paid to ex-service personnel who suffered an illness, injury, or disability caused by serving in the UK Armed Forces before 6 April 2005.
Disability & Veterans
Up to £220.00+/wk (based on degree of disablement percentage)
Veterans UK / Ministry of Defence
Tick off each condition below. You'll usually need to meet all of them to qualify.
Download a claim form (WPA0001) from GOV.UK or request one from Veterans UK.
Submit medical history details and military service history.
Veterans UK conducts a medical assessment to determine your percentage disablement rating.
War Pensions are disregarded when calculating eligibility for local Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit under the Armed Forces Covenant in most local council areas.
A non-means-tested benefit for working-age adults with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities.
View guide Disability & HealthSupport for individuals whose disability or physical/mental health condition limits their ability to work.
View guide Housing & Local SupportA local discount that reduces your Council Tax bill if you are on a low income, claiming benefits, or live alone.
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