Payments for war injury
There are a number of different schemes providing benefits for those disabled, or for the dependants of those killed, in either the First World War or any conflict since 3 September 1939. Some of these schemes only cover members of the armed forces, but there are others that apply to auxiliary personnel, civil defence volunteers, merchant mariners and civilians. Who qualifies and what payments they can receive are complicated. For who may be eligible, see or contact the Veterans helpline on 0808 191 4218.