War Pension Scheme: Unemployability Supplement (UnSupp)
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Unemployability Supplement.
Overview
Unemployability Supplement (UnSupp) is an extra allowance which is payable to eligible War Pensioners whose condition prevents or severely restricts them from working.
If you receive UnSupp, you may be eligible for other allowances. You may also be entitled to extra allowances for your family and dependants.
Eligibility
To be eligible:
- you must be getting a War Pension at the 60% rate or higher, and
- you must be under the age of 65 when you make your claim, and
- the conditions you get a War Pension for must prevent you from working.
If the condition(s) you get a War pension for is not the only reason you cannot work, it must be bad enough by itself to prevent you from working, or a big part of the reason you cannot work.
You may be able to do therapeutic work and retain your UnSupp provided that the work:
- is considered therapeutic
- is not detrimental to your health
- is not more than 16 hours per week
- does not exceed a set earnings limit.
If you are thinking about doing therapeutic work, you need to contact us before you start work so that we can advise you.
Important information
UnSupp cannot be paid when any of the following are in payment:
- Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation (ALSO)
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- State Retirement Pension
How to Claim
To apply for War Pension UnSupp, complete the claim form.
The form comes with notes telling you how to fill it in.
If you cannot download or print the form, phone or email the Veterans UK Helpline to ask for a copy.
If you disagree with a decision
Information on what to do if you think the decision is wrong.
Changes in circumstances
You must let us know immediately about any changes in your circumstances so that we can make sure that you are getting the right amount of money.
If you need help
If you have any questions, contact Veterans UK.
This guidance provides general information only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, but it is not a full and authoritative statement of the law. The Scheme rules are the authoritative document.