Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 104441

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pensions: Appeals

Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 14 January 2026

Question

Sarah Pochin

Reform UKRuncorn and Helsby

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what protocols Veterans UK follows to ensure compliance with directions issued by First-tier Tribunal judges in War Pension appeals; and whether performance against those protocols is independently monitored.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
Tribunal directions can be issued at several stages of the appeal. In all circumstances the directions are actioned by caseworkers. Tribunal directions typically include directed timeframes, where on occasion the caseworker would respectfully request from...

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