Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 17659
Personal Independence Payment: Veterans
Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026
Question
David Reed
Conservative — Exmouth and Exeter East
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reduce reassessment requirements for veterans with permanent and irreversible service-related injuries for Personal Independence Payments.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) awards, including the rate payable and the duration, are set on an individual basis, based on the claimant’s needs and the likelihood of those needs changing. Regular reviews are a key feature of the benefit and ensure ...
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