20.27 Client imprisoned after conviction of an offence (S23)

Section 23(2) of the SRCA says:

23(2) Compensation is not payable under Section 19, 20, 21 or 21A in respect of any period during which the employee is imprisoned in connection with his or her conviction of an offence.

It should be noted that:

  • only weekly incapacity payments under Ss19, 20, 21, 21A are affected. The client continues to be entitled to claim compensation for medical treatment, permanent impairment, household services and attendant care, and may request a rehabilitation assessment
  • compensation under S31 (recurrent payments after redemption) is also affected as the rate payable under that section is derived from the amount paid under Ss19, 20, 21 or 21A
  • the exclusion applies only to 'current' employees. Payments to former employees under Ss131 – 136 in Part X are unaffected by imprisonment.

Section 23(2) is triggered only if the client is:

  • convicted, and
  • imprisoned in connection with that conviction.

See the further discussion on the next page.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/incapacity-handbook/ch-20-investigating-entitlement-payment/2027-client-imprisoned-after-conviction-offence-s23

20.27.1 Meaning of 'imprisoned'

Section 23(2) of the SRCA says:

23(2) Compensation is not payable under Section 19, 20, 21 or 21A in respect of any period during which the employee is imprisoned in connection with his or her conviction of an offence.

It should be noted that:

  • only weekly incapacity payments under Ss19, 20, 21, 21A are affected. The client continues to be entitled to claim compensation for medical treatment, permanent impairment, household services and attendant care, and may request a rehabilitation assessment
  • compensation under S31 (recurrent payments after redemption) is also affected as the rate payable under that section is derived from the amount paid under Ss19, 20, 21 or 21A
  • the exclusion applies only to 'current' employees. Payments to former employees under Ss131 – 136 in Part X are unaffected by imprisonment.

Section 23(2) is triggered only if the client is:

  • convicted, and
  • imprisoned in connection with that conviction.

See the further discussion on the next page.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/incapacity-handbook/ch-20-investigating-entitlement-payment/2027-client-imprisoned-after-conviction-offence-s23/20271-meaning-imprisoned

20.27.2 Status of Periodic Detention as 'imprisonment' for S23(2)

Section 23(2) of the SRCA says:

23(2) Compensation is not payable under Section 19, 20, 21 or 21A in respect of any period during which the employee is imprisoned in connection with his or her conviction of an offence.

It should be noted that:

  • only weekly incapacity payments under Ss19, 20, 21, 21A are affected. The client continues to be entitled to claim compensation for medical treatment, permanent impairment, household services and attendant care, and may request a rehabilitation assessment
  • compensation under S31 (recurrent payments after redemption) is also affected as the rate payable under that section is derived from the amount paid under Ss19, 20, 21 or 21A
  • the exclusion applies only to 'current' employees. Payments to former employees under Ss131 – 136 in Part X are unaffected by imprisonment.

Section 23(2) is triggered only if the client is:

  • convicted, and
  • imprisoned in connection with that conviction.

See the further discussion on the next page.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/incapacity-handbook/ch-20-investigating-entitlement-payment/2027-client-imprisoned-after-conviction-offence-s23/20272-status-periodic-detention-imprisonment-s232

20.27.3 Status of Work Release programs as 'Imprisonment' for S23(2)

Section 23(2) of the SRCA says:

23(2) Compensation is not payable under Section 19, 20, 21 or 21A in respect of any period during which the employee is imprisoned in connection with his or her conviction of an offence.

It should be noted that:

  • only weekly incapacity payments under Ss19, 20, 21, 21A are affected. The client continues to be entitled to claim compensation for medical treatment, permanent impairment, household services and attendant care, and may request a rehabilitation assessment
  • compensation under S31 (recurrent payments after redemption) is also affected as the rate payable under that section is derived from the amount paid under Ss19, 20, 21 or 21A
  • the exclusion applies only to 'current' employees. Payments to former employees under Ss131 – 136 in Part X are unaffected by imprisonment.

Section 23(2) is triggered only if the client is:

  • convicted, and
  • imprisoned in connection with that conviction.

See the further discussion on the next page.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/incapacity-handbook/ch-20-investigating-entitlement-payment/2027-client-imprisoned-after-conviction-offence-s23/20273-status-work-release-programs-imprisonment-s232

20.27.4 imprisonment to be 'in connection with conviction of an offence'

Section 23(2) of the SRCA says:

23(2) Compensation is not payable under Section 19, 20, 21 or 21A in respect of any period during which the employee is imprisoned in connection with his or her conviction of an offence.

It should be noted that:

  • only weekly incapacity payments under Ss19, 20, 21, 21A are affected. The client continues to be entitled to claim compensation for medical treatment, permanent impairment, household services and attendant care, and may request a rehabilitation assessment
  • compensation under S31 (recurrent payments after redemption) is also affected as the rate payable under that section is derived from the amount paid under Ss19, 20, 21 or 21A
  • the exclusion applies only to 'current' employees. Payments to former employees under Ss131 – 136 in Part X are unaffected by imprisonment.

Section 23(2) is triggered only if the client is:

  • convicted, and
  • imprisoned in connection with that conviction.

See the further discussion on the next page.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/incapacity-handbook/ch-20-investigating-entitlement-payment/2027-client-imprisoned-after-conviction-offence-s23/20274-imprisonment-be-connection-conviction-offence

20.27.5 Evidence of conviction is required

Section 23(2) of the SRCA says:

23(2) Compensation is not payable under Section 19, 20, 21 or 21A in respect of any period during which the employee is imprisoned in connection with his or her conviction of an offence.

It should be noted that:

  • only weekly incapacity payments under Ss19, 20, 21, 21A are affected. The client continues to be entitled to claim compensation for medical treatment, permanent impairment, household services and attendant care, and may request a rehabilitation assessment
  • compensation under S31 (recurrent payments after redemption) is also affected as the rate payable under that section is derived from the amount paid under Ss19, 20, 21 or 21A
  • the exclusion applies only to 'current' employees. Payments to former employees under Ss131 – 136 in Part X are unaffected by imprisonment.

Section 23(2) is triggered only if the client is:

  • convicted, and
  • imprisoned in connection with that conviction.

See the further discussion on the next page.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/incapacity-handbook/ch-20-investigating-entitlement-payment/2027-client-imprisoned-after-conviction-offence-s23/20275-evidence-conviction-required

20.27.6 Date of Effect

Section 23(2) of the SRCA says:

23(2) Compensation is not payable under Section 19, 20, 21 or 21A in respect of any period during which the employee is imprisoned in connection with his or her conviction of an offence.

It should be noted that:

  • only weekly incapacity payments under Ss19, 20, 21, 21A are affected. The client continues to be entitled to claim compensation for medical treatment, permanent impairment, household services and attendant care, and may request a rehabilitation assessment
  • compensation under S31 (recurrent payments after redemption) is also affected as the rate payable under that section is derived from the amount paid under Ss19, 20, 21 or 21A
  • the exclusion applies only to 'current' employees. Payments to former employees under Ss131 – 136 in Part X are unaffected by imprisonment.

Section 23(2) is triggered only if the client is:

  • convicted, and
  • imprisoned in connection with that conviction.

See the further discussion on the next page.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/incapacity-handbook/ch-20-investigating-entitlement-payment/2027-client-imprisoned-after-conviction-offence-s23/20276-date-effect

20.27.7 Status of imprisonment on remand

Section 23(2) of the SRCA says:

23(2) Compensation is not payable under Section 19, 20, 21 or 21A in respect of any period during which the employee is imprisoned in connection with his or her conviction of an offence.

It should be noted that:

  • only weekly incapacity payments under Ss19, 20, 21, 21A are affected. The client continues to be entitled to claim compensation for medical treatment, permanent impairment, household services and attendant care, and may request a rehabilitation assessment
  • compensation under S31 (recurrent payments after redemption) is also affected as the rate payable under that section is derived from the amount paid under Ss19, 20, 21 or 21A
  • the exclusion applies only to 'current' employees. Payments to former employees under Ss131 – 136 in Part X are unaffected by imprisonment.

Section 23(2) is triggered only if the client is:

  • convicted, and
  • imprisoned in connection with that conviction.

See the further discussion on the next page.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/incapacity-handbook/ch-20-investigating-entitlement-payment/2027-client-imprisoned-after-conviction-offence-s23/20277-status-imprisonment-remand

20.27.8 Status of detention in a psychiatric institution

Section 23(2) of the SRCA says:

23(2) Compensation is not payable under Section 19, 20, 21 or 21A in respect of any period during which the employee is imprisoned in connection with his or her conviction of an offence.

It should be noted that:

  • only weekly incapacity payments under Ss19, 20, 21, 21A are affected. The client continues to be entitled to claim compensation for medical treatment, permanent impairment, household services and attendant care, and may request a rehabilitation assessment
  • compensation under S31 (recurrent payments after redemption) is also affected as the rate payable under that section is derived from the amount paid under Ss19, 20, 21 or 21A
  • the exclusion applies only to 'current' employees. Payments to former employees under Ss131 – 136 in Part X are unaffected by imprisonment.

Section 23(2) is triggered only if the client is:

  • convicted, and
  • imprisoned in connection with that conviction.

See the further discussion on the next page.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/incapacity-handbook/ch-20-investigating-entitlement-payment/2027-client-imprisoned-after-conviction-offence-s23/20278-status-detention-psychiatric-institution

20.27.9 Contact with the client

Section 23(2) of the SRCA says:

23(2) Compensation is not payable under Section 19, 20, 21 or 21A in respect of any period during which the employee is imprisoned in connection with his or her conviction of an offence.

It should be noted that:

  • only weekly incapacity payments under Ss19, 20, 21, 21A are affected. The client continues to be entitled to claim compensation for medical treatment, permanent impairment, household services and attendant care, and may request a rehabilitation assessment
  • compensation under S31 (recurrent payments after redemption) is also affected as the rate payable under that section is derived from the amount paid under Ss19, 20, 21 or 21A
  • the exclusion applies only to 'current' employees. Payments to former employees under Ss131 – 136 in Part X are unaffected by imprisonment.

Section 23(2) is triggered only if the client is:

  • convicted, and
  • imprisoned in connection with that conviction.

See the further discussion on the next page.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/incapacity-handbook/ch-20-investigating-entitlement-payment/2027-client-imprisoned-after-conviction-offence-s23/20279-contact-client