Written questions

Personal Independence Payment: Veterans

Commons · Question 12272 · Tabled 23 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Greg Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will take steps to reduce reassessment requirements for Personal Independence Payments for veterans with permanent and irreversible service-related injuries.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 30 Jun 2026

Personal 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 ...