This chapter contains policy information relating to compensation offsetting and about how a Disability Compensation Payment or a war widow(er)'s or orphan's pension under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) may be affected by compensation from another source.
See Also
Compensation Offsetting
Chapter 4.1 Disability Compensation Payment Eligibility
Chapter 4.2 War Widow's/Widower's Pension Eligibility
Chapter 9.11 Compensation Recovery
Note: The link above directs you to the Compensation Offsetting Guide, a Policies and Procedures document. This is an information document that has been endorsed by the Repatriation Commission and outlines the principles and practices of VEA compensation offsetting. To maintain consistency and accuracy with offsetting decisions across all locations, delegates are to apply the principles and practices contained within this document. In particular, it should be noted that only one method of calculation for notional assessments has been endorsed as part of this document.