DWP payment worth 'up to £12,262 per year' - everything you need to know A little-known initiative can provide some extra financial support if you or someone you know has worked in the British Armed Forces.
The Government-led War Pension Scheme (WPS) dishes out as much as £12,262 per year to eligible individuals, although this is dependent on numerous different factors.
However, individuals with Noise-Induced Sensorineural Hearing Loss and a disablement less than 20% are not eligible for ongoing payments or a lump sum.
While a gratuity, tax-free lump sum is generally awarded to people with a 'disablement less than 20%', an ongoing tax-free payment will be given in cases of 'disablement more than 20%'.
An explanation from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Veterans UK adds: "The rules of the scheme and the value of the payments awarded are set by Parliament.
