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<p>The War Pension Scheme (WPS) is kept under continual review to ensure that the
scheme is fit for purpose. War Pensions payments and associated allowances are uprated
annually to protect against rising prices. In April 2019, rates for Financial Year
2019-20 increased by 2.4% in line with the September 2018 Consumer Price Index.</p><p>It
remains the case that any veteran who believes they have suffered ill-health or injury
due to service in the Armed Forces before 6 April 2005 is eligible to claim no-fault
compensation under the WPS, which has no time limits and with the benefit of reasonable
doubt always given to the claimant.</p><p>Decisions are medically certified and follow
consideration of service and medical evidence and carry full rights of appeal to an
independent tribunal. Where the evidence supports a causal link to service, entitlement
will be given.</p><p>The WPS also includes dependant benefits, which can be substantial
over a period of time.</p>
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