Medical pension after death.

[Talk Wrench]

An enquiry to those in the know.

I have been in receipt of a medical pension since my discharge, which was attributable to service.



My question is,

If I die because of causes related to the medical conditions that I was discharged under, what happens to the pension? Will my family be entitled to any of it and what sort of sums (percentages are okay) could they possibly receive?

Also, compared to normal service discharge, the lump sum was nice but didn't really cover very much. The lump sum received at the time of discharge equated to 1k per year served, so just short of 12k.

Would my family be in for a lump sum payment after my death from the pension fund?


I am in receipt of a war pension and I am genned up on how that will work but not on the medical pension. (AFPS 75)


Any input gladly welcomed.



TW

 

[chiefy]

It sounds complicated, for peace of mind I'd write a letter to the RBL and ask if they know exactly how it would work, if they can't help (I doubt that to be the case) why not try the Armed Forces Pensions Society, you'd have to join for £26 but they can give you all the legal details - from a lawyer who specialises in pension law - https://www.forpen.org/application/

 

[Talk Wrench]

Thanks Chiefy,

I will take the advice and join the Armed Forces Pensions Society.

The query that I have raised in this thread is a very serious one that will affect anyone who is unfortunate to be discharged on medical grounds.


Judging by the lack of response, it appears that no-one really knows what will happen financially to their loved ones in case of death whilst in receipt of a medical pension.


I will post any learned details as soon as they become available to myself, for the benefit of everyone!!



TW

 

[busby1971]

Have a look here

Have a look here

Take a look at this book.

The rafcom.co.uk website is a great place to start, lots of gen and signposts.

 

[Talk Wrench]

Cheers Busby.


That's the kind of info that i'm after.



You're on the Christmas card list!!!!!!!!!!



TW