PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(13 May 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many applications for war pensions which were denied were subsequently overturned on appeal in each of the last three years.
Asked by:
Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
The number of overturned War Pension entitlement appeals from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024:
Financial Year | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
Allowed | 130 | 125 | 110 |
Sources: War Pensions Computer System (WPCS)
Figures include both first claims to pension and further condition claims.
By financial year the tribunal decision was made.
Numbers rounded to the nearest 5 in line with the WPS Accredited Official Statistic.
Data for financial year 2024/25 is scheduled for release on 3 July 2025.
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