6.7 Clearances

The SRCA recognises that some members of the Defence Force may have an entitlement to compensation under the SRCA and also under the VEA or the MRCA. However, in such cases, S115 of the SRCA, Division 5A in Part II of the VEA and S74 of the VEA come into operation to prevent double payment of compensation.

Before a payment of PI compensation is made, the delegate must ensure that all relevant clearances have been received.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-6-payment/67-clearances

6.7.1 VEA Clearance

The SRCA recognises that some members of the Defence Force may have an entitlement to compensation under the SRCA and also under the VEA or the MRCA. However, in such cases, S115 of the SRCA, Division 5A in Part II of the VEA and S74 of the VEA come into operation to prevent double payment of compensation.

Before a payment of PI compensation is made, the delegate must ensure that all relevant clearances have been received.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-6-payment/67-clearances/671-vea-clearance

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6.7.2 Defence Act payments are not subject to clearance

The SRCA recognises that some members of the Defence Force may have an entitlement to compensation under the SRCA and also under the VEA or the MRCA. However, in such cases, S115 of the SRCA, Division 5A in Part II of the VEA and S74 of the VEA come into operation to prevent double payment of compensation.

Before a payment of PI compensation is made, the delegate must ensure that all relevant clearances have been received.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-6-payment/67-clearances/672-defence-act-payments-are-not-subject-clearance

6.7.3 PI Payments are not subject to clearance with Centrelink

The SRCA recognises that some members of the Defence Force may have an entitlement to compensation under the SRCA and also under the VEA or the MRCA. However, in such cases, S115 of the SRCA, Division 5A in Part II of the VEA and S74 of the VEA come into operation to prevent double payment of compensation.

Before a payment of PI compensation is made, the delegate must ensure that all relevant clearances have been received.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-6-payment/67-clearances/673-pi-payments-are-not-subject-clearance-centrelink

6.7.4 Legislative provisions for SRCA/VEA offset arrangements

The SRCA recognises that some members of the Defence Force may have an entitlement to compensation under the SRCA and also under the VEA or the MRCA. However, in such cases, S115 of the SRCA, Division 5A in Part II of the VEA and S74 of the VEA come into operation to prevent double payment of compensation.

Before a payment of PI compensation is made, the delegate must ensure that all relevant clearances have been received.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-6-payment/67-clearances/674-legislative-provisions-srcavea-offset-arrangements

6.7.5 SRCA and MRCA conditions

The SRCA recognises that some members of the Defence Force may have an entitlement to compensation under the SRCA and also under the VEA or the MRCA. However, in such cases, S115 of the SRCA, Division 5A in Part II of the VEA and S74 of the VEA come into operation to prevent double payment of compensation.

Before a payment of PI compensation is made, the delegate must ensure that all relevant clearances have been received.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-6-payment/67-clearances/675-srca-and-mrca-conditions