Eligibility for benefits and payments
We provide payments and services to you and your family depending on when and how you served
Service Pension overview
An overview of what service pension is, who can get it and how to claim
Crisis payment
We may give you an extra payment if you have to leave where you are staying
Support when you cannot work
Check how we can help if a service-related injury or illness impacts your ability to work
Benefits for prisoners of war and their dependants
We provide extra benefits and payments to you and your family if you were a prisoner of war
Support for members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force and people who served in Japan
If you were involved in the tests or in the areas where the tests happened you can receive benefits
Support for civilians and participants in the British nuclear tests
Eligible veterans were a part of the British nuclear tests or the British Commonwealth occupation force
Financial help if you are blind
If you are permanently blind in both eyes, we may use special rules when we work out your pension
What changes your payments
There are things you need to tell us about to make sure we pay you the right amount
Get help to buy property or find accommodation
Check if you can get financial support for housing and insurance, or find help if you are homeless
Lump sum advance
Apply for an early payment of your pension, up to a certain amount
Pension Bonus Scheme
This page provides information about the Pension Bonus Scheme (the scheme).
Qualifying service
Service performed in certain operations that means you might qualify for the service pension
Allowances
Check and see if you are able to get any of these extra payments along with your usual income
Supplements
Extra money that we pay to help with your usual bills and expenses
Proof of Identity
You may need to provide proof of your identity if you want to claim a payment.
Ready reckoners
Our tables show you what level of assets and income will impact pension rates, and by how much