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BRITAIN 90% of all war pension requests are refused, because test veterans have to prove what dose they received. USA Agreed a compensation package in the 80s for free healthcare and up to £56,000 for any of a list of illnesses. They need to prove only they served at the tests. CANADA £13,900 and a war pension. RUSSIA A medal, pension, radiation hospitals and pride of place in parades. CHINA Pensions. FRANCE Around £45,000 to £53,000, decided by a tribunal. AUSTRALIA/NZ Medals, free health care.