You can make an online claim here
War Pension scheme
The War Pension Scheme compensates for any injury, illness or death which was caused by service before 6 April 2005. Anyone who has served can claim for any disablement at any time after they have left the Armed Forces, as long as the disablement is attributable to service
Am I eligible?
The WPS applies to Regular and Reserve forces, You can claim under the scheme if you are no longer serving in the Armed Forces and your disablement arose before 6 April 2005.
What’s it for?
The Scheme compensates you for any illness, injury or death which arises as a result of your service in the Armed Forces before 6 April 2005. Awards under the WPS are based on causation, which means that you may be entitled to a payment if you suffer injury wholly or partly as a result of your service in the Armed Forces. Payment under the WPS is not restricted to those injured during operations; injuries incurred during regular peacetime training or on exercise are also covered.
What do I get?
There are 2 main types of WPS awards. Which one you get depends on the level of your disablement:
a gratuity is a lump sum payment for disablement less than 20%
a pension is an ongoing payment paid weekly or monthly for disablement more than 20%.
A number of supplementary allowances may also apply depending on your circumstances. Go to the government website to learn more.
How do I claim?
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You can also claim by filling in a paper claim form. Ask for a paper form by calling the Veterans UK Helpline on 0808 1914 218 Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm or email veterans-uk@mod.gov.uk. The helpline will send you a form and a pre-paid envelope to return it.
If you are or were a member of the Special Forces then you must contact the Disclosure Cell by emailing them at MAB-J1-Disclosures-ISA-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk before completing the form.
Need more information?
War Pension Scheme
read about the War Pension Scheme on the government website