Pension & Death

[Spanish_Dave]

My brother has just died and his partner has asked what happens to his Military and War pensions, do they stop?

 

[GrumpyGit]

When you say "partner", do you mean his wife (who was his wife whilst in service and he has not re-married?) - which I believe is key to the whole issue

 

[oldbaldy]

Plus, on the War Pension front, was his death related to the reason he had the pension? If unrelated, no War Widows Pension.

 

[Spanish_Dave]

It is an un married partner and cause of death was not related

 

[oldbaldy]

Sorry for the delay in replying, I have been away.

The booklet you require is here:
http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/55EDB441-5884-4544-AF56-0AA88511909A/0/afps75fambenefits.pdf

Regretfully a partner cannot get a Widows Pension (see page 11 of the booklet). I would consider taking it up with the Veterans Agency though, the rules on these things are constantly changing. Their number is 0800 169 22 77

 

[Spanish_Dave]

Thanks for the help