Veterans are people who have served in the armed forces, and their dependants (usually their husband or wife, partner or children). This leaflet explains veterans' rights to financial and other types of support, and where to get advice and help with that support.
You can download the PDF from the Community Legal Advice website using the link below:
Contents
Veterans
Veterans
- 01. Introduction
- 02. What financial help can I get?
- 03. Who can receive a war disablement pension?
- 04. Who can receive a service pension?
- 05. Can I claim compensation if I have been injured in service?
- 06. What if I need help finding somewhere to live?
- 07. How can I claim my medals from my time in service?
- 08. How can I get hold of my service record?
- 09. How can I return to where I served overseas in the Second World War?
- 10. Further Help
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