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 ...