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Now I have been selected for redundancy,I will be putting in a claim for a war pension(injury sustained before 2002),how is it decided if you just get a lump sum or a monthly payment as well?
Many thanks for any replys,also sorry if this has been asked before
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It depends on the severity of the injury. Once you put in the claim SPVA War Pensions Dept will apply for your documents (it took them 4 months to get mine even though the AFCS dept already had a copy). Once they receive your documents they will write to your GP and all evidence will be assessed. It will take some time so I'd advise you to talk to SPVA Welfare. RBL are very informative to, check both websites:
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- 12-06-2012, 18:16 #3For a War Pension. If your assessed as between 1-19% you get a lump sum.
Originally Posted by 15year L/Bdr 
If 20% or above a weekly pension, paid every four weeks.I write down everything I want to remember. That way, instead of spending a lot of time trying to remember what it is I wrote down, I spend the time looking for the paper I wrote it down on.
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Thank you very much for the replys
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Can you describe your condition a little? Don't forget that in the percentage disability both physical and mental aspects are considered, along with hearing loss and the such-like.
I did once find an SPVA article that listed the recommended percentages for various medical problems. Will have a look now.
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Rates of War Pensions and allowances (2012 - 2013): http://www.veterans-uk.info/pdfs/pub...valeaflet9.pdf
This document shows you the amounts paid for various conditions. If you have a precise injury then see if it is listed.
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From my experience (1995) hearing loss,they will push the lump sum and dodge the pension option.
Also check and see if the settlement is in full and final settlement as a medical issue can trigger other underlying medical problems.
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I buggerd my ankle in 2000 and now it's riddled with arthritis so I can't stand for more than an hour at a time Originally Posted by charlie999
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I've just (literally) said goodbye to an SPVA Welfare Officer on his first visit to me. I'd advise you to ring them up and ask for a home visit.
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- 15-06-2012, 13:57 #10But you have somehow managed to serve (and get paid) for over 10 years with this injury? Originally Posted by 15year L/Bdr Dry books of tactics are beneath the notice of a man of genius, and it is a known fact that every British officer is inspired with a perfect knowledge of his duty, the moment he gets his commission; and if it were not, it would be sufficiently acquired in conversaziones at the main-guard or the grand sutler's.
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