8.4 Dual Coverage by VEA and SRCA

It is obvious from the above that certain periods of military service are covered by both the VEA and the SRCA (or the 1971 Act). Delegates should make themselves aware of these periods in order to advise clients of alternative avenues for compensation for their injuries, and also because this overlap may have implications for how SRCA entitlements are to be administered.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-8-coverage-legislation/84-dual-coverage-vea-and-srca

8.4.1 Table illustrating joint and sole coverage

It is obvious from the above that certain periods of military service are covered by both the VEA and the SRCA (or the 1971 Act). Delegates should make themselves aware of these periods in order to advise clients of alternative avenues for compensation for their injuries, and also because this overlap may have implications for how SRCA entitlements are to be administered.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-8-coverage-legislation/84-dual-coverage-vea-and-srca/841-table-illustrating-joint-and-sole-coverage

8.4.2 Advice to clients re VEA entitlements and dual entitlements

It is obvious from the above that certain periods of military service are covered by both the VEA and the SRCA (or the 1971 Act). Delegates should make themselves aware of these periods in order to advise clients of alternative avenues for compensation for their injuries, and also because this overlap may have implications for how SRCA entitlements are to be administered.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-8-coverage-legislation/84-dual-coverage-vea-and-srca/842-advice-clients-re-vea-entitlements-and-dual-entitlements

8.4.3 Coverage under MRCA, SRCA and VEA

It is obvious from the above that certain periods of military service are covered by both the VEA and the SRCA (or the 1971 Act). Delegates should make themselves aware of these periods in order to advise clients of alternative avenues for compensation for their injuries, and also because this overlap may have implications for how SRCA entitlements are to be administered.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-8-coverage-legislation/84-dual-coverage-vea-and-srca/843-coverage-under-mrca-srca-and-vea