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Service personnel often live and work all over the UK, moving regularly from posting to posting, so when they leave the armed forces, they may well find themselves hundreds of miles from family and friends.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
We provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.
What you need to do if you think our decision is wrong.
Defence Business Services, on behalf of the MOD, is responsible for delivering a range of services and support for UK Armed Forces, veterans and their families.
Information and guidance on how to apply for a review of a War Pension assessment.
The Ministry of Defence has introduced an updated process for actioning War Pension and Armed Forces Scheme complaints.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
You can make a complaint about any aspect of the service you’ve received when making your War Pension or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claim.
Veterans UK has launched a new online service for Armed Forces Compensation and War Pension claims.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation (ALSO).
Information and guidance on how to claim for further conditions when you have a War Disablement Pension.
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