1.1 Veterans

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans

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1.1.1 Who is a Veteran

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/111-who-veteran

Definition of a Veteran

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/111-who-veteran/definition-veteran

Who Does the Definition Include?

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/111-who-veteran/who-does-definition-include

Service with the Australian Defence Force

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/111-who-veteran/service-australian-defence-force

Duntroon Cadets and RAN Midshipmen

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/111-who-veteran/duntroon-cadets-and-ran-midshipmen

1.1.2 Civilians

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/112-civilians

Eligible Civilians - World War 2

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/112-civilians/eligible-civilians-world-war-2

Civilians on Special Missions - World War 1 and World War 2

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/112-civilians/civilians-special-missions-world-war-1-and-world-war-2

Civilians Deemed to be Full-time Members of the Defence Force

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/112-civilians/civilians-deemed-be-full-time-members-defence-force

1.1.3 Commonwealth and Allied Veterans

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/113-commonwealth-and-allied-veterans

Members of Defence Forces Established by Commonwealth or Allied Countries

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/113-commonwealth-and-allied-veterans/members-defence-forces-established-commonwealth-or-allied-countries

Where must Commonwealth and Allied Veterans have Served

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/113-commonwealth-and-allied-veterans/where-must-commonwealth-and-allied-veterans-have-served

Australians who Served in Commonwealth or Allied Forces

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/113-commonwealth-and-allied-veterans/australians-who-served-commonwealth-or-allied-forces

Members of Defence Forces Established by Governments in Exile

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/113-commonwealth-and-allied-veterans/members-defence-forces-established-governments-exile

Members of Irregular Forces

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/113-commonwealth-and-allied-veterans/members-irregular-forces

1.1.4 Merchant Mariners

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/114-merchant-mariners

Australian Merchant Mariners

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/114-merchant-mariners/australian-merchant-mariners

Allied Merchant Mariners

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/114-merchant-mariners/allied-merchant-mariners

1.1.5 Claimants not Eligible

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/115-claimants-not-eligible