Possible War Pension ?
barrybudden
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Hi All,
First post, go easy !!
I left the Army 18 years ago, after 12 years TA service I have suffered pain in my Neck, Shoulders, Hips and Knees. A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of all the above areas.
I take strong painkillers, get Steroid Injections to Knees and Shoulders.
I had a bad time about 10 years ago, after a lot of appointments I was told I was suffering from PTSD. I have had a lot of treatment for this condition and have been discharged from this treatment.
I have only had 2 Civvy jobs in the last 30 years, none of them in any way physical or demanding.
I have been told my Civvy jobs could not have caused this amount of damage to my joints.
I have a copy of my Army Med Docs, there are a few accidents recorded, but not a lot of information.
I also got a report from my GP, I can tie in what injuries I received during TA time from my GPs records.
Could anyone please advise me on the War Pension ? Would it be worthwhile claiming one of these ?
Any advice would be greatly apprecaited. forgot to add Male56 years old
Thank You.
First post, go easy !!
I left the Army 18 years ago, after 12 years TA service I have suffered pain in my Neck, Shoulders, Hips and Knees. A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of all the above areas.
I take strong painkillers, get Steroid Injections to Knees and Shoulders.
I had a bad time about 10 years ago, after a lot of appointments I was told I was suffering from PTSD. I have had a lot of treatment for this condition and have been discharged from this treatment.
I have only had 2 Civvy jobs in the last 30 years, none of them in any way physical or demanding.
I have been told my Civvy jobs could not have caused this amount of damage to my joints.
I have a copy of my Army Med Docs, there are a few accidents recorded, but not a lot of information.
I also got a report from my GP, I can tie in what injuries I received during TA time from my GPs records.
Could anyone please advise me on the War Pension ? Would it be worthwhile claiming one of these ?
Any advice would be greatly apprecaited. forgot to add Male56 years old
Thank You.
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Comments
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If all of your service was in the TA, then I'm afraid you won't be entitled to any pension, War or otherwise. (since changed so that some TA service is pensionable - but the rules were not made retrospective).
However, I would speak to the experts in this field - The Royal British Legion War Pensions Department - as they may be able to advise you re any other benefits or help that you may be entitled to.
Good luck.0
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