Website of the UK government

Overview

Use the links below to find out if you are eligible for a war pension.

• Who can claim War Disablement Pension Opens new window
• Who can claim War Widow's/Widower's Pension Opens new window

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.

To access the form you will need a copy of Adobe Reader. Information on how to download this for free is available on the right panel of this page. 

• Download war pension claim forms Opens new window
• Information on the claims process Opens new window