Claiming PIP as a veteran
Personal Independence Payment is for daily living and mobility needs caused by a long-term condition — including service-related injuries and PTSD.
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What PIP is for
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps with the extra costs of a long-term illness or disability. It's paid regardless of income or savings — and you can claim it whether you're working, not working, or already on a War Pension.
Service-related conditions count
PIP doesn't care whether your condition came from service or not. PTSD, hearing loss, knee or back injuries, traumatic brain injury — all of these can qualify if they affect your daily life over at least 9 months.
Two parts to the claim
- Daily living — preparing food, managing medication, washing, dressing, communicating, engaging socially, budgeting.
- Mobility — moving around and planning a journey.
You're scored against descriptors. Points add up to standard or enhanced rate, or no award.
Tips before you submit
- Be honest about your worst day, not your best. PIP assesses "the majority of days".
- Describe what you can't do safely, reliably, or to an acceptable standard.
- Include your GP, mental health team, and Op COURAGE contacts as evidence.
- Keep a copy of everything you send.
Where to go next
Our advisors help with the claim form, the medical assessment, and — if needed — mandatory reconsideration and appeals. We don't just give you a leaflet. Get help with your PIP claim →
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