Combatant Recognition Allowance (formerly Combatant Retirement)
Verified 01 January 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
The War Veterans Recognition Allowance is an amount paid as a token of national recognition by the department responsible for veterans affairs. In principle, it is awarded from the age of 65, but in some cases it can be paid from the age of 60. We present you the information to know.
From 65 years
You must have the fighter card.
You can do this entirely on the internet or by mail:
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On the internet
You must use this online service:
Online application for a Veteran Recognition Allowance (formerly Veteran's Retirement)
By post
General case
You must apply within the month preceding your 65e birthday.
You must provide the form cerfa no. 10860 completed and the supporting documents listed therein.
You must send your request to theOnacVG: titleContent on which your home depends.
Services performed in Algeria from 1962 to 1964
You must apply within the month preceding your 65e birthday.
You must provide the form cerfa no. 15924 completed and the supporting documents listed therein.
You must send your request to theOnacVG: titleContent on which your home depends.
€835.64 per year.
The combatant recognition allowance is paid to the recipient every 6 months until death.
It shall be paid to term expired, on dates fixed by reference to your month of birth.
Month of birth | Month of payment |
|---|---|
January | End of July and end of January |
February | End of August and end of February |
March | End of September and end of March |
April | End of October and end of April |
May | End of November and end of May |
June | End of December and end of June |
July | End of January and end of July |
August | End of February and end of August |
September | End of March and end of September |
October | End of April and end of October |
November | End of May and end of November |
December | End of June and end of December |
The recognition allowance is combined with occupational pensions.
It is non-transferable, meaning that you cannot pass on your entitlement to a veteran's pension to another person.
It is elusive, i.e. its amount is not taken into account in the event of seizure (for example, in the event of seizure or seizure on remuneration).
It is not taxable or taken into account in the calculation of resources when applying for social assistance.
Upon the death of the recipient of the combatant recognition allowance, the death certificate must be sent to theOnacVG: titleContent of his department.
Who shall I contact
Please note
When the recipient of the combatant recognition allowance dies (regardless of age), the allowance is no longer paid. However, a spouse (widow or widower) or Civil partnership partner, as soon as he or she is at least 75 years of age, receives an additional half share of the family quota for income tax purposes.
From 60 years
To obtain the combatant recognition allowance from the age of 60, you must make a personal request as soon as you have the fighter card.
In addition, you must:
- Either receive a military disability pension compensating one or more disabilities related to services performed during operations declared a war campaign or external operations
- Either receive a military disability pension compensating for incapacity of at least 50% and receive one of the following allowances (Disabled Adult Allowance - AAH or simple allocation)
- Either receive the Solidarity Allowance for the Elderly (Aspa).
You can do this entirely on the internet or by mail:
Répondez aux questions successives et les réponses s’afficheront automatiquement
On the internet
You must use this online service:
Online application for a Veteran Recognition Allowance (formerly Veteran's Retirement)
By post
General case
You must apply within one month before your 60e birthday.
You must provide the form cerfa no. 10860 completed, the supporting documents listed therein.
You must send your request to theOnacVG: titleContent who issued you the fighter card.
Services performed in Algeria (1962-1964)
You must apply within one month before your 60e birthday.
You must provide the form cerfa no. 15924 completed, and the supporting documents listed therein.
You must send your request to theOnacVG: titleContent who issued you the fighter card for Algeria (1962-1964).
€835.64 per year.
The combatant recognition allowance is paid to the recipient every 6 months until death.
It shall be paid to term expired, on dates fixed by reference to your month of birth.
Month of birth | Month of payment |
|---|---|
January | End of July and end of January |
February | End of August and end of February |
March | End of September and end of March |
April | End of October and end of April |
May | End of November and end of May |
June | End of December and end of June |
July | End of January and end of July |
August | End of February and end of August |
September | End of March and end of September |
October | End of April and end of October |
November | End of May and end of November |
December | End of June and end of December |
The recognition allowance is combined with occupational pensions.
It is non-transferable, meaning that you cannot pass on your entitlement to a veteran's pension to another person.
It is elusive, i.e. its amount is not taken into account in the event of seizure (for example, in the event of seizure or seizure on remuneration).
It is not taxable or taken into account in the calculation of resources when applying for social assistance.
Upon the death of the recipient of the combatant recognition allowance, the death certificate must be sent to theOnacVG: titleContent of his department.
Who shall I contact
Please note
When the recipient of the combatant recognition allowance dies (regardless of age), the allowance is no longer paid. However, a spouse (widow or widower) or Civil partnership partner, as soon as he or she is at least 75 years of age, receives an additional half share of the family quota for income tax purposes.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
OnacVG: telephone contact
General case
0801 907 901
Monday to Friday
From 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm
Deaf or hard of hearing person
https://app.acce-o.fr/client/onacvg
Monday to Friday
From 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm
Value of pension point
Pension point value from 2026
General principles (age, elusiveness...)
Allocation and payment of retirement
Provisions applicable in New Caledonia and overseas communities
Service Public
National Office of Veterans and War Victims (ONACVG)