Army Pension

**Fortyfive** · 06-02-2011, 19:57

I'll be 55 this year

. Can any one help me with the army pension do we still get it at this age ???

**Gwyn Nicholas** · 06-02-2011, 21:24

How many years did you do 45. If less than 22 years service you will be entitled to a preserved pension when you reach 60. Check out the Veterans Agency for a detailed explanation which gives exceptions.

**Fortyfive** · 08-02-2011, 19:05

Hi Glyn. I did 12 yrs man service.

**Gwyn Nicholas** · 08-02-2011, 19:24

Then you will have to wait until 60 (at present) to recieve a preserved pension. There are some exceptions to that rule to do with health conditions, so if you qualify due to those exceptions you can claim earlier. Consult the Veterans Agency on line, enter preserved pensions in the search engine for a full explanation. Good luck!

**rob jones 60** · 08-02-2011, 21:22

Hi all Ive got a couple of questions you may be able to shed some light on , Is a widow of an ex soldier that served 9 years( he joined in 1974 ) eligible to receive his pension , full or half ,they were married for 30 years . If so would she have to apply to the army pensions . I did 11 years 125 days i was lead to be leave that i could clam my half pension at 55 by applying for it on my 55 birthday has the age limit been changed to 60, and apart from medical reasons is the 55 age still eligible for me to clam it at a reduced rate. Thank you in advance for any advice you could give me on these questions all the best rob Jones 60 ............

**Gwyn Nicholas** · 08-02-2011, 22:56

These are complicated questions which can only be answered accurately by the SPVA. You will have to contact them and give your details. They will tell you if you qualify for an early preserved pension or when you will qualify.

0800 085 3600 SPAVA JPAC Enquiry Service is the number I took from the site. Hope it helps.

**Keith Jones 989** · 09-02-2011, 15:29

Excellent advice Nic.

**rob jones 60** · 09-02-2011, 22:33

thanks for the advice ill give that number a ring and let you know how i get on

**rob jones 60** · 10-02-2011, 11:01

Hi Gwyn as advised i phoned the inquiry line today , the age is set at 60 to clam your pension, the address is MP 480, KENTIGERN HOUSE, 65 BROWN STREET, GLASGOW, G28EX. If you wright to them with your service details they will send you your figures for your pension, they cant do it over the phone. The other question i asked was about if a wife could clam her husbands pension and it seems she can, again she will have to wright to the address in Glasgow with a covering letter and his service details.

**Gwyn Nicholas** · 10-02-2011, 11:30

Nice one Rob and a good result for the lady. It is important to note that it is up to the individual to contact SPVA for preserved pensions they do not contact you.