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Claim a war pension (form WPA1 and others)
The Service Personnel and Veterans Agency organises war pensions in the UK.
Overview
Use the links below to find out if you are eligible for a war pension.
How to use this service
Claim forms are available for the War Disablement Pension, War Widow's Pension, and the ex-gratia payment for British groups held prisoner by Japanese.
The forms come with notes that will help you fill in the form and tell you where to send the completed form.
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