Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 60926
Social Security Benefits: Veterans
Tabled: 18 June 2025
Answered: 25 June 2025
Question
Jo Platt
Labour (Co-op) — Leigh and Atherton
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that veterans with severe, long-term PTSD qualify for automatic exemptions from repeat disability assessments.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsCurrently, Work Capability Assessment reassessment referrals are prioritised for customers on Employment and Support Allowance and the health element of Universal Credit who report a change in their health condition. The frequency of when reassessments oc...
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