7.9 Compensation for Eligible Young Persons
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this section.
From this date, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new claims and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single Act providing coverage for veterans, regardless of service.
Claims received prior to 1 July 2026 will continue to be considered under the legislation which they were submitted.
However, entitlements from 1 July 2026 may vary depending on when the veteran died, when the claim for death was lodged, whether compensation has already been paid in connection with the veteran’s death and whether certain ‘automatic grant’ categories under the VEA apply.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-7-compensation-death/79-compensation-eligible-young-persons
7.9.1 Who is an Eligible Young Person?
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this section.
From this date, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new claims and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single Act providing coverage for veterans, regardless of service.
Claims received prior to 1 July 2026 will continue to be considered under the legislation which they were submitted.
However, entitlements from 1 July 2026 may vary depending on when the veteran died, when the claim for death was lodged, whether compensation has already been paid in connection with the veteran’s death and whether certain ‘automatic grant’ categories under the VEA apply.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-7-compensation-death/79-compensation-eligible-young-persons/791-who-eligible-young-person
7.9.2 Lump Sum Compensation Payment to dependent eligible young persons
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this section.
From this date, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new claims and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single Act providing coverage for veterans, regardless of service.
Claims received prior to 1 July 2026 will continue to be considered under the legislation which they were submitted.
However, entitlements from 1 July 2026 may vary depending on when the veteran died, when the claim for death was lodged, whether compensation has already been paid in connection with the veteran’s death and whether certain ‘automatic grant’ categories under the VEA apply.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-7-compensation-death/79-compensation-eligible-young-persons/792-lump-sum-compensation-payment-dependent-eligible-young-persons
7.9.3 Periodic Payments payable to dependent eligible young persons
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this section.
From this date, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new claims and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single Act providing coverage for veterans, regardless of service.
Claims received prior to 1 July 2026 will continue to be considered under the legislation which they were submitted.
However, entitlements from 1 July 2026 may vary depending on when the veteran died, when the claim for death was lodged, whether compensation has already been paid in connection with the veteran’s death and whether certain ‘automatic grant’ categories under the VEA apply.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-7-compensation-death/79-compensation-eligible-young-persons/793-periodic-payments-payable-dependent-eligible-young-persons
7.9.4 Gold card and MRCA Supplement
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this section.
From this date, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new claims and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single Act providing coverage for veterans, regardless of service.
Claims received prior to 1 July 2026 will continue to be considered under the legislation which they were submitted.
However, entitlements from 1 July 2026 may vary depending on when the veteran died, when the claim for death was lodged, whether compensation has already been paid in connection with the veteran’s death and whether certain ‘automatic grant’ categories under the VEA apply.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-7-compensation-death/79-compensation-eligible-young-persons/794-gold-card-and-mrca-supplement
7.9.5 Education Assistance
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this section.
From this date, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new claims and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single Act providing coverage for veterans, regardless of service.
Claims received prior to 1 July 2026 will continue to be considered under the legislation which they were submitted.
However, entitlements from 1 July 2026 may vary depending on when the veteran died, when the claim for death was lodged, whether compensation has already been paid in connection with the veteran’s death and whether certain ‘automatic grant’ categories under the VEA apply.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-7-compensation-death/79-compensation-eligible-young-persons/795-education-assistance
7.9.7 To whom is the compensation payable?
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this section.
From this date, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new claims and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single Act providing coverage for veterans, regardless of service.
Claims received prior to 1 July 2026 will continue to be considered under the legislation which they were submitted.
However, entitlements from 1 July 2026 may vary depending on when the veteran died, when the claim for death was lodged, whether compensation has already been paid in connection with the veteran’s death and whether certain ‘automatic grant’ categories under the VEA apply.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-7-compensation-death/79-compensation-eligible-young-persons/797-whom-compensation-payable