War Pensions Scheme Annual Statistics 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2017
Abstract: This annual bulletin provides statistics on claims, awards and recipients of pensions, allowances or other payments under the War Pension Scheme (WPS). The WPS provides compensation for all exservice personnel and their dependants where illness, injury or death is caused by Service in the Armed Forces from the start of the First World War in 1914 up until 5 April 2005. The WPS is a nofault scheme, and is therefore different to awards for damages paid through the courts.
The Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life report (2025) identifies areas within Defence where in-career transition preparation could be strengthened to help …