War disablement pensions

United Kingdom war disablement pensions include small elements paid concurrently for the wife and child(ren) of the pensioner.

There is also provision for concurrent payment of an unemployment supplement and other allowances such as:

• invalidity
• treatment
• attendants
• clothing
• comforts
• lower standard of occupation
• education and
• age

The War Disablement Pension, plus any additional allowances are disregarded in the assessment of a New Zealand benefit or pension.

Note criteria for the United Kingdom pensions are determined by the United Kingdom, including any specific rules relating to sex or gender.

When a client is receiving an Invalidity Allowance and Unemployability Supplement these will be directly deducted from any New Zealand benefit or pension.

For more information contact International Services or see:

• Direct deductions