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TOPIC: War Pension and DLA

War Pension and DLA 10 months 2 weeks ago #88693

Hello
I receive DLA middle rate care and lower rate mobility and want to know if I can claim war pension. My DLA is my only income although my wife claims income support for us both. I was worried if I made a claim for war pension it could affect my DLA and the income support and if I am unsuccessful it could jeopardize my DLA and cause it to be reviewed? It is for similar medical conditions although I want to claim war pension for what happened to me whilst in the army and why I was medically discharged. I have tired to contact RBL and SSAFA and Veterans helpline but they didn't know the answer. :(
Last Edit: 10 months 2 weeks ago by Gordon.
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Re:War Pension and DLA 10 months 2 weeks ago #88697

All I can tell you is that DLA is not a means tested benefit. I get DLA even though I have an NHS Ill-Health Retirement Pension.
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Re:War Pension and DLA 10 months 2 weeks ago #88698

WC

I am afraid that our Moderator who deals with war pensions, etc. is unavailable at the moment, and is unlikely to be online for some time to come, so I can only refer you to the British Legion who should be able to put you in contact witha suitably trained advisor.

Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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Re:War Pension and DLA 10 months 2 weeks ago #88704

I claim DLA HRM and MRC and I'm a war pensioner.
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Re:War Pension and DLA 10 months 2 weeks ago #88706

When were you M.D.? As this will depend on what scheme you go onto.
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Re:War Pension and DLA 10 months 2 weeks ago #88707

I think the issue is the income support because dla is not means tested
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