Glossary
War Pension Scheme
The War Pension Scheme compensates for an injury or illness caused by service before 6 April 2005. Awards are based on a degree of disablement assessed as a percentage: 20% or more is paid as a tax-free weekly pension, while below 20% is a one-off gratuity. It is separate from the armed forces pension, and later service is covered by the AFCS.
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