War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Tribunal

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How to appeal

You should appeal within one year of getting your decision letter.

Before you appeal

Write a letter to Veterans UK and ask them to reconsider their decision. Explain why you think the decision is wrong and give any information not included in your original claim.

They will look at your case again and write to you with their decision.

Veterans UK

Norcross

Thornton Cleveleys

Lancashire

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Veterans UK was previously known as the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA).

If you’re still unhappy

You can appeal to the War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation tribunal if you’re still unhappy with the decision made by Veterans UK.

If the decision was made before 6 April 2023

Contact the Veterans UK helpline and ask for an appeal form to take your case to the tribunal. Fill it in and send it back to Veterans UK.

Call if you need help filling in the form.

Veterans UK helpline
veterans-uk@mod.uk
Telephone: 0808 191 4218
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If the decision was made on or after 6 April 2023

Complete and return form WPAF1 to War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation tribunal by post or email.


War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation

PO Box 11206

Loughborough

LE11 9PT

Late appeals

In some cases you’ll be allowed to appeal after one year, but you must explain why your appeal is late. You cannot appeal against any decision after 2 years.