Pensions, Benefits & Compensation Claims

If you served on or before 5 April 2005, you may be entitled to a War Disablement Pension.
 

Each year the Legion's Pensions and Benefits Department helps a large number of ex-Service people with War Pension claims. Thousands of people in the UK are entitled to a War Pension, but many may not realise that they qualify. Mental illnesses relating to Service are also recognised.

Claim rights

Anyone who considers that their present-day disablement or illness is linked to their Service in the Armed Forces can claim a War Disablement Pension from the Veterans Agency.

You do not need to have served in a war to receive a War Disablement Pension.

Those who served in the Merchant Navy, the Coastguard Service, the Nursing Service and the Home Guard are eligible, as are those who served in the Polish Forces under British command during the Second World War. Civilians or ex-Civil defence workers can also claim, as can the widow, widower, partner or dependant of someone who died as a result of their Service in HM Forces.

Presently there is no time limit for making a claim for a War Disablement or War Widow(er)'s Pension - although pension payments made following a claim are not back-dated.

Each year we deal with thousands of new and on-going War Pension cases and give free representation at Pensions Appeal Tribunal hearings.

We also give advice about War Pension supplementary allowances - Mobility allowance, Unemployability supplement and Constant Attendance Allowance.

For more information

Email Pensions and please include the date of your initial injury in the Details field.

To apply for help click here

Telephone +44 (0)20 7973 7235/7331
Fax +44 (0)20 7973 7360

Pensions & Benefits Department
The Royal British Legion
48 Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5JY

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The Legion's Disability Team offers individual assistance to disabled serving and ex-Service people and their dependants, whether or not their disability is linked to their time in the Forces.  Whether the disability is physical or psychological, we can help in accessing and maintaining benefits. 

We are dedicated to helping serving and ex-Service people and their dependants, of all ages, with advice and assistance on disability issues. With our in-depth specialist knowledge and well established contacts with other agencies within the disability field, our team has invaluable experience. Advice and guidance is offered from initial Disability Benefit application completion through to Appeal Hearing Tribunals and onto the Commissioner's office if necessary.

Tribunal Representation

The Disability Officer can provide client representation at Appeal Tribunal Hearings in respect of Disability Benefits. This representation should not be confused with the service provided by the War Pensions Team at War Pensions Appeal Tribunal Hearings.

For more information

Individuals, Legion County Field Offices and other agencies can approach the Disability Team

Email Disability

To apply for help click here

Telephone - Disability Team +44 (0)20 7973 7357/7341 Fax +44 (0)20 7973 7360

Pensions & Benefits Department
The Royal British Legion
48 Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5JY

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