About us
Pensions Appeal Tribunals are completely independent from the Veterans Agency and the Ministry of Defence. They deal with appeals about the Schemes that provide compensation for injuries in the Armed Forces. The War Pensions Scheme started in 1918 and continues in respect of injuries that occurred before 5 April 2005. For injuries after 5 April 2005 a new Scheme, the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme applies.
The Tribunals deal with Appeals for both Schemes. Tribunals decide under:
The War Pensions Scheme
- whether you are entitled to a War Pension;
- the percentage at which the War Pensions Agency has assessed your disablement; or
- whether you are entitled to an allowance e.g. for mobility needs.
or
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
- whether you are entitled to an award; or
- the amount of the award.
