5.12 Additional Payment for Severe Impairment
Chapter 5.12 of CLIK provides guidance for delegates when considering whether additional compensation is payable, as well as illustrative examples highlighting common claim scenarios that might be encountered.
Key points
Veterans will be eligible for an additional tax-free lump sum for each dependant who is also an eligible young person, if they have been:
- assessed at 80 or more impairment points, and
- paid, or entitled to be paid, PI compensation.
This additional amount is payable to the veteran in respect of each person who is both, a dependant of the veteran and eligible young person, at the relevant date.
What is the relevant date?
The relevant date is the later of the following:
- the date the Commission determines when the veteran's impairment reached 80 or more impairment points,
- where single service-related condition results in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the liability claim was lodged,
- where more than one condition resulted in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the most recent liability claim was lodged for one of those conditions (see chapter 5.12.2).
Who is a dependant?
A dependant is a related person who is wholly or partly dependent on the veteran for economic support or would be dependent on the veteran but for the veteran’s service-related incapacity.
A related person includes only those specified in section 15, and includes, but is not limited to:
- biological, step or foster children,
- grandchildren,
- parents,
- partners, etc.
Please see chapter 5.12.3 for further information.
Who is an eligible young person?
An eligible young person is either:
- conceived or born alive, on or before, the relevant date,
- adopted or have adoption proceedings in place on or before the relevant date.
They must also be either:
- aged under 16 years,
- between 16 and 25 years old in full-time education and not working full time.
Please see chapter 5.12.4 for further information.
What amount is payable?
- The amount payable under section 80 is indexed annually. Historical and current payment rates can be found in the ‘Payment Rates’ section of the Compensation and Support Reference Library.
- The applicable payment rate will be as of the date the delegate determines compensation is payable under section 80.
Step by step checklist
Step | Question | Answer |
1 | On the relevant date, did the veteran have a related person in accordance with subsection 15(2)? | Yes (go to Step 2)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable, unless subsection 80(3) of the MRCA applies. If it does, go to Step 6) |
2 | On the relevant date, was the related person under the age of 16? | Yes (go to Step 4)
No (go to Step 3) |
3 | On the relevant date, was the related person between the age of 16 and 25, and both:
| Yes (go to Step 4)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because they are not an Eligible Young Person (section 5)) |
4 | On the relevant date, was the related person living with the veteran? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is both an Eligible Young Person and automatically wholly economically dependent on the veteran (sections 5 and 17))
No (go to Step 5) |
5 | If the related person was not living with the veteran on the relevant date, were they at least partially economically dependent on the veteran on the relevant date?
**Delegates to obtain sufficient evidence to demonstrate the level of financial support provided to the related person, on the relevant date specifically. If the veteran was liable (and paying) child support on the relevant date, then dependency is likely confirmed.
| Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is considered an Eligible Young Person and partially economically dependent (section 15))
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because whilst the related person is an Eligible Young Person, they are not a dependant (section 15)) |
6 | Did the veteran have a child born after the relevant date, who was conceived before the relevant date?
OR
Did the veteran formally adopt a child after the relevant date, and the adoption proceedings commenced before the relevant date? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable in respect of that child because subsection 80(3) applies)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable) |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-5-permanent-impairment/512-additional-payment-severe-impairment
5.12.1 Subsection 80(1) - Eligibility for additional compensation payments
Chapter 5.12 of CLIK provides guidance for delegates when considering whether additional compensation is payable, as well as illustrative examples highlighting common claim scenarios that might be encountered.
Key points
Veterans will be eligible for an additional tax-free lump sum for each dependant who is also an eligible young person, if they have been:
- assessed at 80 or more impairment points, and
- paid, or entitled to be paid, PI compensation.
This additional amount is payable to the veteran in respect of each person who is both, a dependant of the veteran and eligible young person, at the relevant date.
What is the relevant date?
The relevant date is the later of the following:
- the date the Commission determines when the veteran's impairment reached 80 or more impairment points,
- where single service-related condition results in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the liability claim was lodged,
- where more than one condition resulted in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the most recent liability claim was lodged for one of those conditions (see chapter 5.12.2).
Who is a dependant?
A dependant is a related person who is wholly or partly dependent on the veteran for economic support or would be dependent on the veteran but for the veteran’s service-related incapacity.
A related person includes only those specified in section 15, and includes, but is not limited to:
- biological, step or foster children,
- grandchildren,
- parents,
- partners, etc.
Please see chapter 5.12.3 for further information.
Who is an eligible young person?
An eligible young person is either:
- conceived or born alive, on or before, the relevant date,
- adopted or have adoption proceedings in place on or before the relevant date.
They must also be either:
- aged under 16 years,
- between 16 and 25 years old in full-time education and not working full time.
Please see chapter 5.12.4 for further information.
What amount is payable?
- The amount payable under section 80 is indexed annually. Historical and current payment rates can be found in the ‘Payment Rates’ section of the Compensation and Support Reference Library.
- The applicable payment rate will be as of the date the delegate determines compensation is payable under section 80.
Step by step checklist
Step | Question | Answer |
1 | On the relevant date, did the veteran have a related person in accordance with subsection 15(2)? | Yes (go to Step 2)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable, unless subsection 80(3) of the MRCA applies. If it does, go to Step 6) |
2 | On the relevant date, was the related person under the age of 16? | Yes (go to Step 4)
No (go to Step 3) |
3 | On the relevant date, was the related person between the age of 16 and 25, and both:
| Yes (go to Step 4)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because they are not an Eligible Young Person (section 5)) |
4 | On the relevant date, was the related person living with the veteran? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is both an Eligible Young Person and automatically wholly economically dependent on the veteran (sections 5 and 17))
No (go to Step 5) |
5 | If the related person was not living with the veteran on the relevant date, were they at least partially economically dependent on the veteran on the relevant date?
**Delegates to obtain sufficient evidence to demonstrate the level of financial support provided to the related person, on the relevant date specifically. If the veteran was liable (and paying) child support on the relevant date, then dependency is likely confirmed.
| Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is considered an Eligible Young Person and partially economically dependent (section 15))
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because whilst the related person is an Eligible Young Person, they are not a dependant (section 15)) |
6 | Did the veteran have a child born after the relevant date, who was conceived before the relevant date?
OR
Did the veteran formally adopt a child after the relevant date, and the adoption proceedings commenced before the relevant date? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable in respect of that child because subsection 80(3) applies)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable) |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-5-permanent-impairment/512-additional-payment-severe-impairment/5121-subsection-801-eligibility-additional-compensation-payments
5.12.2 Subsection 80(2) - Finding the relevant date
Chapter 5.12 of CLIK provides guidance for delegates when considering whether additional compensation is payable, as well as illustrative examples highlighting common claim scenarios that might be encountered.
Key points
Veterans will be eligible for an additional tax-free lump sum for each dependant who is also an eligible young person, if they have been:
- assessed at 80 or more impairment points, and
- paid, or entitled to be paid, PI compensation.
This additional amount is payable to the veteran in respect of each person who is both, a dependant of the veteran and eligible young person, at the relevant date.
What is the relevant date?
The relevant date is the later of the following:
- the date the Commission determines when the veteran's impairment reached 80 or more impairment points,
- where single service-related condition results in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the liability claim was lodged,
- where more than one condition resulted in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the most recent liability claim was lodged for one of those conditions (see chapter 5.12.2).
Who is a dependant?
A dependant is a related person who is wholly or partly dependent on the veteran for economic support or would be dependent on the veteran but for the veteran’s service-related incapacity.
A related person includes only those specified in section 15, and includes, but is not limited to:
- biological, step or foster children,
- grandchildren,
- parents,
- partners, etc.
Please see chapter 5.12.3 for further information.
Who is an eligible young person?
An eligible young person is either:
- conceived or born alive, on or before, the relevant date,
- adopted or have adoption proceedings in place on or before the relevant date.
They must also be either:
- aged under 16 years,
- between 16 and 25 years old in full-time education and not working full time.
Please see chapter 5.12.4 for further information.
What amount is payable?
- The amount payable under section 80 is indexed annually. Historical and current payment rates can be found in the ‘Payment Rates’ section of the Compensation and Support Reference Library.
- The applicable payment rate will be as of the date the delegate determines compensation is payable under section 80.
Step by step checklist
Step | Question | Answer |
1 | On the relevant date, did the veteran have a related person in accordance with subsection 15(2)? | Yes (go to Step 2)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable, unless subsection 80(3) of the MRCA applies. If it does, go to Step 6) |
2 | On the relevant date, was the related person under the age of 16? | Yes (go to Step 4)
No (go to Step 3) |
3 | On the relevant date, was the related person between the age of 16 and 25, and both:
| Yes (go to Step 4)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because they are not an Eligible Young Person (section 5)) |
4 | On the relevant date, was the related person living with the veteran? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is both an Eligible Young Person and automatically wholly economically dependent on the veteran (sections 5 and 17))
No (go to Step 5) |
5 | If the related person was not living with the veteran on the relevant date, were they at least partially economically dependent on the veteran on the relevant date?
**Delegates to obtain sufficient evidence to demonstrate the level of financial support provided to the related person, on the relevant date specifically. If the veteran was liable (and paying) child support on the relevant date, then dependency is likely confirmed.
| Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is considered an Eligible Young Person and partially economically dependent (section 15))
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because whilst the related person is an Eligible Young Person, they are not a dependant (section 15)) |
6 | Did the veteran have a child born after the relevant date, who was conceived before the relevant date?
OR
Did the veteran formally adopt a child after the relevant date, and the adoption proceedings commenced before the relevant date? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable in respect of that child because subsection 80(3) applies)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable) |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-5-permanent-impairment/512-additional-payment-severe-impairment/5122-subsection-802-finding-relevant-date
5.12.3 Subsection 80(2) - Dependant
Chapter 5.12 of CLIK provides guidance for delegates when considering whether additional compensation is payable, as well as illustrative examples highlighting common claim scenarios that might be encountered.
Key points
Veterans will be eligible for an additional tax-free lump sum for each dependant who is also an eligible young person, if they have been:
- assessed at 80 or more impairment points, and
- paid, or entitled to be paid, PI compensation.
This additional amount is payable to the veteran in respect of each person who is both, a dependant of the veteran and eligible young person, at the relevant date.
What is the relevant date?
The relevant date is the later of the following:
- the date the Commission determines when the veteran's impairment reached 80 or more impairment points,
- where single service-related condition results in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the liability claim was lodged,
- where more than one condition resulted in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the most recent liability claim was lodged for one of those conditions (see chapter 5.12.2).
Who is a dependant?
A dependant is a related person who is wholly or partly dependent on the veteran for economic support or would be dependent on the veteran but for the veteran’s service-related incapacity.
A related person includes only those specified in section 15, and includes, but is not limited to:
- biological, step or foster children,
- grandchildren,
- parents,
- partners, etc.
Please see chapter 5.12.3 for further information.
Who is an eligible young person?
An eligible young person is either:
- conceived or born alive, on or before, the relevant date,
- adopted or have adoption proceedings in place on or before the relevant date.
They must also be either:
- aged under 16 years,
- between 16 and 25 years old in full-time education and not working full time.
Please see chapter 5.12.4 for further information.
What amount is payable?
- The amount payable under section 80 is indexed annually. Historical and current payment rates can be found in the ‘Payment Rates’ section of the Compensation and Support Reference Library.
- The applicable payment rate will be as of the date the delegate determines compensation is payable under section 80.
Step by step checklist
Step | Question | Answer |
1 | On the relevant date, did the veteran have a related person in accordance with subsection 15(2)? | Yes (go to Step 2)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable, unless subsection 80(3) of the MRCA applies. If it does, go to Step 6) |
2 | On the relevant date, was the related person under the age of 16? | Yes (go to Step 4)
No (go to Step 3) |
3 | On the relevant date, was the related person between the age of 16 and 25, and both:
| Yes (go to Step 4)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because they are not an Eligible Young Person (section 5)) |
4 | On the relevant date, was the related person living with the veteran? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is both an Eligible Young Person and automatically wholly economically dependent on the veteran (sections 5 and 17))
No (go to Step 5) |
5 | If the related person was not living with the veteran on the relevant date, were they at least partially economically dependent on the veteran on the relevant date?
**Delegates to obtain sufficient evidence to demonstrate the level of financial support provided to the related person, on the relevant date specifically. If the veteran was liable (and paying) child support on the relevant date, then dependency is likely confirmed.
| Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is considered an Eligible Young Person and partially economically dependent (section 15))
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because whilst the related person is an Eligible Young Person, they are not a dependant (section 15)) |
6 | Did the veteran have a child born after the relevant date, who was conceived before the relevant date?
OR
Did the veteran formally adopt a child after the relevant date, and the adoption proceedings commenced before the relevant date? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable in respect of that child because subsection 80(3) applies)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable) |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-5-permanent-impairment/512-additional-payment-severe-impairment/5123-subsection-802-dependant
5.12.4 Subsection 80(2) - Eligible Young Person
Chapter 5.12 of CLIK provides guidance for delegates when considering whether additional compensation is payable, as well as illustrative examples highlighting common claim scenarios that might be encountered.
Key points
Veterans will be eligible for an additional tax-free lump sum for each dependant who is also an eligible young person, if they have been:
- assessed at 80 or more impairment points, and
- paid, or entitled to be paid, PI compensation.
This additional amount is payable to the veteran in respect of each person who is both, a dependant of the veteran and eligible young person, at the relevant date.
What is the relevant date?
The relevant date is the later of the following:
- the date the Commission determines when the veteran's impairment reached 80 or more impairment points,
- where single service-related condition results in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the liability claim was lodged,
- where more than one condition resulted in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the most recent liability claim was lodged for one of those conditions (see chapter 5.12.2).
Who is a dependant?
A dependant is a related person who is wholly or partly dependent on the veteran for economic support or would be dependent on the veteran but for the veteran’s service-related incapacity.
A related person includes only those specified in section 15, and includes, but is not limited to:
- biological, step or foster children,
- grandchildren,
- parents,
- partners, etc.
Please see chapter 5.12.3 for further information.
Who is an eligible young person?
An eligible young person is either:
- conceived or born alive, on or before, the relevant date,
- adopted or have adoption proceedings in place on or before the relevant date.
They must also be either:
- aged under 16 years,
- between 16 and 25 years old in full-time education and not working full time.
Please see chapter 5.12.4 for further information.
What amount is payable?
- The amount payable under section 80 is indexed annually. Historical and current payment rates can be found in the ‘Payment Rates’ section of the Compensation and Support Reference Library.
- The applicable payment rate will be as of the date the delegate determines compensation is payable under section 80.
Step by step checklist
Step | Question | Answer |
1 | On the relevant date, did the veteran have a related person in accordance with subsection 15(2)? | Yes (go to Step 2)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable, unless subsection 80(3) of the MRCA applies. If it does, go to Step 6) |
2 | On the relevant date, was the related person under the age of 16? | Yes (go to Step 4)
No (go to Step 3) |
3 | On the relevant date, was the related person between the age of 16 and 25, and both:
| Yes (go to Step 4)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because they are not an Eligible Young Person (section 5)) |
4 | On the relevant date, was the related person living with the veteran? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is both an Eligible Young Person and automatically wholly economically dependent on the veteran (sections 5 and 17))
No (go to Step 5) |
5 | If the related person was not living with the veteran on the relevant date, were they at least partially economically dependent on the veteran on the relevant date?
**Delegates to obtain sufficient evidence to demonstrate the level of financial support provided to the related person, on the relevant date specifically. If the veteran was liable (and paying) child support on the relevant date, then dependency is likely confirmed.
| Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is considered an Eligible Young Person and partially economically dependent (section 15))
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because whilst the related person is an Eligible Young Person, they are not a dependant (section 15)) |
6 | Did the veteran have a child born after the relevant date, who was conceived before the relevant date?
OR
Did the veteran formally adopt a child after the relevant date, and the adoption proceedings commenced before the relevant date? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable in respect of that child because subsection 80(3) applies)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable) |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-5-permanent-impairment/512-additional-payment-severe-impairment/5124-subsection-802-eligible-young-person
5.12.5 Subsection 80(3) - Children born alive after but conceived before and adopted children
Chapter 5.12 of CLIK provides guidance for delegates when considering whether additional compensation is payable, as well as illustrative examples highlighting common claim scenarios that might be encountered.
Key points
Veterans will be eligible for an additional tax-free lump sum for each dependant who is also an eligible young person, if they have been:
- assessed at 80 or more impairment points, and
- paid, or entitled to be paid, PI compensation.
This additional amount is payable to the veteran in respect of each person who is both, a dependant of the veteran and eligible young person, at the relevant date.
What is the relevant date?
The relevant date is the later of the following:
- the date the Commission determines when the veteran's impairment reached 80 or more impairment points,
- where single service-related condition results in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the liability claim was lodged,
- where more than one condition resulted in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the most recent liability claim was lodged for one of those conditions (see chapter 5.12.2).
Who is a dependant?
A dependant is a related person who is wholly or partly dependent on the veteran for economic support or would be dependent on the veteran but for the veteran’s service-related incapacity.
A related person includes only those specified in section 15, and includes, but is not limited to:
- biological, step or foster children,
- grandchildren,
- parents,
- partners, etc.
Please see chapter 5.12.3 for further information.
Who is an eligible young person?
An eligible young person is either:
- conceived or born alive, on or before, the relevant date,
- adopted or have adoption proceedings in place on or before the relevant date.
They must also be either:
- aged under 16 years,
- between 16 and 25 years old in full-time education and not working full time.
Please see chapter 5.12.4 for further information.
What amount is payable?
- The amount payable under section 80 is indexed annually. Historical and current payment rates can be found in the ‘Payment Rates’ section of the Compensation and Support Reference Library.
- The applicable payment rate will be as of the date the delegate determines compensation is payable under section 80.
Step by step checklist
Step | Question | Answer |
1 | On the relevant date, did the veteran have a related person in accordance with subsection 15(2)? | Yes (go to Step 2)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable, unless subsection 80(3) of the MRCA applies. If it does, go to Step 6) |
2 | On the relevant date, was the related person under the age of 16? | Yes (go to Step 4)
No (go to Step 3) |
3 | On the relevant date, was the related person between the age of 16 and 25, and both:
| Yes (go to Step 4)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because they are not an Eligible Young Person (section 5)) |
4 | On the relevant date, was the related person living with the veteran? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is both an Eligible Young Person and automatically wholly economically dependent on the veteran (sections 5 and 17))
No (go to Step 5) |
5 | If the related person was not living with the veteran on the relevant date, were they at least partially economically dependent on the veteran on the relevant date?
**Delegates to obtain sufficient evidence to demonstrate the level of financial support provided to the related person, on the relevant date specifically. If the veteran was liable (and paying) child support on the relevant date, then dependency is likely confirmed.
| Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is considered an Eligible Young Person and partially economically dependent (section 15))
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because whilst the related person is an Eligible Young Person, they are not a dependant (section 15)) |
6 | Did the veteran have a child born after the relevant date, who was conceived before the relevant date?
OR
Did the veteran formally adopt a child after the relevant date, and the adoption proceedings commenced before the relevant date? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable in respect of that child because subsection 80(3) applies)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable) |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-5-permanent-impairment/512-additional-payment-severe-impairment/5125-subsection-803-children-born-alive-after-conceived-and-adopted-children
5.12.6 Section 80(3) - IVF consideration
Chapter 5.12 of CLIK provides guidance for delegates when considering whether additional compensation is payable, as well as illustrative examples highlighting common claim scenarios that might be encountered.
Key points
Veterans will be eligible for an additional tax-free lump sum for each dependant who is also an eligible young person, if they have been:
- assessed at 80 or more impairment points, and
- paid, or entitled to be paid, PI compensation.
This additional amount is payable to the veteran in respect of each person who is both, a dependant of the veteran and eligible young person, at the relevant date.
What is the relevant date?
The relevant date is the later of the following:
- the date the Commission determines when the veteran's impairment reached 80 or more impairment points,
- where single service-related condition results in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the liability claim was lodged,
- where more than one condition resulted in the veteran reaching 80 impairment points, the date the most recent liability claim was lodged for one of those conditions (see chapter 5.12.2).
Who is a dependant?
A dependant is a related person who is wholly or partly dependent on the veteran for economic support or would be dependent on the veteran but for the veteran’s service-related incapacity.
A related person includes only those specified in section 15, and includes, but is not limited to:
- biological, step or foster children,
- grandchildren,
- parents,
- partners, etc.
Please see chapter 5.12.3 for further information.
Who is an eligible young person?
An eligible young person is either:
- conceived or born alive, on or before, the relevant date,
- adopted or have adoption proceedings in place on or before the relevant date.
They must also be either:
- aged under 16 years,
- between 16 and 25 years old in full-time education and not working full time.
Please see chapter 5.12.4 for further information.
What amount is payable?
- The amount payable under section 80 is indexed annually. Historical and current payment rates can be found in the ‘Payment Rates’ section of the Compensation and Support Reference Library.
- The applicable payment rate will be as of the date the delegate determines compensation is payable under section 80.
Step by step checklist
Step | Question | Answer |
1 | On the relevant date, did the veteran have a related person in accordance with subsection 15(2)? | Yes (go to Step 2)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable, unless subsection 80(3) of the MRCA applies. If it does, go to Step 6) |
2 | On the relevant date, was the related person under the age of 16? | Yes (go to Step 4)
No (go to Step 3) |
3 | On the relevant date, was the related person between the age of 16 and 25, and both:
| Yes (go to Step 4)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because they are not an Eligible Young Person (section 5)) |
4 | On the relevant date, was the related person living with the veteran? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is both an Eligible Young Person and automatically wholly economically dependent on the veteran (sections 5 and 17))
No (go to Step 5) |
5 | If the related person was not living with the veteran on the relevant date, were they at least partially economically dependent on the veteran on the relevant date?
**Delegates to obtain sufficient evidence to demonstrate the level of financial support provided to the related person, on the relevant date specifically. If the veteran was liable (and paying) child support on the relevant date, then dependency is likely confirmed.
| Yes (section 80 compensation is payable, because the related person is considered an Eligible Young Person and partially economically dependent (section 15))
No (section 80 compensation is not payable because whilst the related person is an Eligible Young Person, they are not a dependant (section 15)) |
6 | Did the veteran have a child born after the relevant date, who was conceived before the relevant date?
OR
Did the veteran formally adopt a child after the relevant date, and the adoption proceedings commenced before the relevant date? | Yes (section 80 compensation is payable in respect of that child because subsection 80(3) applies)
No (section 80 compensation is not payable) |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-5-permanent-impairment/512-additional-payment-severe-impairment/5126-section-803-ivf-consideration