1.1.4 Merchant Mariners
Introduction
This section covers Australian or allied merchant mariners who can claim entitlements under the VEA. Australian merchant mariners may be entitled to both Disability Compensation Payment and service pension. Allied merchant mariners are only entitled to service pension. Allied mariners include persons and ships from Commonwealth countries.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/114-merchant-mariners
Australian Merchant Mariners
Introduction
This section covers Australian or allied merchant mariners who can claim entitlements under the VEA. Australian merchant mariners may be entitled to both Disability Compensation Payment and service pension. Allied merchant mariners are only entitled to service pension. Allied mariners include persons and ships from Commonwealth countries.
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
Introduction
This section covers Australian or allied merchant mariners who can claim entitlements under the VEA. Australian merchant mariners may be entitled to both Disability Compensation Payment and service pension. Allied merchant mariners are only entitled to service pension. Allied mariners include persons and ships from Commonwealth countries.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/11-veterans/114-merchant-mariners/allied-merchant-mariners