F-111 Deseal/Reseal
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal
Policies and Procedures for Processing Compensation Claims Submitted by F-111 Deseal/Reseal Personnel
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/policies-and-procedures-processing-compensation-claims-submitted-f-111-desealreseal-personnel
Purpose
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/policies-and-procedures-processing-compensation-claims-submitted-f-111-desealreseal-personnel/purpose
Background
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/policies-and-procedures-processing-compensation-claims-submitted-f-111-desealreseal-personnel/background
Tier Definitions and 'Additional Information'
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/policies-and-procedures-processing-compensation-claims-submitted-f-111-desealreseal-personnel/tier-definitions-and-additional-information
ICD Codes
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/policies-and-procedures-processing-compensation-claims-submitted-f-111-desealreseal-personnel/icd-codes
F-111 Tier Classification and Claims Assessment Procedures
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/policies-and-procedures-processing-compensation-claims-submitted-f-111-desealreseal-personnel/f-111-tier-classification-and-claims-assessment-procedures
F-111 Health Care
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/policies-and-procedures-processing-compensation-claims-submitted-f-111-desealreseal-personnel/f-111-health-care
Ex-gratia Payment Scheme
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/policies-and-procedures-processing-compensation-claims-submitted-f-111-desealreseal-personnel/ex-gratia-payment-scheme
Tier Definitions
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/tier-definitions
List of Diseases and Revised ICD Codes
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/list-diseases-and-revised-icd-codes
Guidelines for using Statutory Declarations in applications for Tier classification
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification
1. Introduction
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/1-introduction
2. What is a statutory declaration?
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/2-what-statutory-declaration
3. Acceptable statutory declaration for F-111 applications
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/3-acceptable-statutory-declaration-f-111-applications
4. What needs to be included in a claimant's statutory declaration?
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/4-what-needs-be-included-claimants-statutory-declaration
5. What needs to be included in an authorised person's statutory declaration?
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/5-what-needs-be-included-authorised-persons-statutory-declaration
6. Who is an authorised person?
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/6-who-authorised-person
7. Weighting of evidence
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/7-weighting-evidence
8. Order of weighting of evidence
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/8-order-weighting-evidence
9. Contradictory primary/secondary evidence
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/9-contradictory-primarysecondary-evidence
10. Test of plausibility
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/10-test-plausibility
11. Suspected fraud cases
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/guidelines-using-statutory-declarations-applications-tier-classification/11-suspected-fraud-cases
Checklist for F-111 Tier Classification File
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/checklist-f-111-tier-classification-file
Checklist for F-111 Tier Classification File
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/checklist-f-111-tier-classification-file/checklist-f-111-tier-classification-file
Proof of Identity requirements
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/checklist-f-111-tier-classification-file/proof-identity-requirements
Evidence
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/checklist-f-111-tier-classification-file/evidence
Authority to make Tier classifications and pay ex-gratia payments
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f-111-desealreseal/checklist-f-111-tier-classification-file/authority-make-tier-classifications-and-pay-ex-gratia-payments
Reconsideration of Decisions
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/checklist-f-111-tier-classification-file/reconsideration-decisions
Assessor's Checklist: F-111 worker submits compensation claim for ss7(2) SRCA condition
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/checklist-f-111-tier-classification-file/assessors-checklist-f-111-worker-submits-compensation-claim-ss72-srca-condition
Assessor's Checklist: Procedures for registering and paying for SHCS treatment
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/checklist-f-111-tier-classification-file/assessors-checklist-procedures-registering-and-paying-shcs-treatment
Assessor's Checklist: Procedures for registering and paying for BHP consultations
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/checklist-f-111-tier-classification-file/assessors-checklist-procedures-registering-and-paying-bhp-consultations
Eligibility for SHOAMP Health Care Scheme Group 1 and Group status
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/eligibility-shoamp-health-care-scheme-group-1-and-group-status
Conditions covered by the SHOAMP Health Care Scheme
Please Note
Legislative changes which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in this chapter.
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.
For Australian Defence force (ADF) members who participated in the Department of Defence’s F-111 ‘Deseal/Reseal’ Program, coverage for this group (and the list of ‘prescribed’ conditions which apply for liability purposes) have been replicated under the MRCA via legislative instrument in accordance with section 27A of the Act from 1 July 2026. These conditions and associated service requirements are covered under ‘presumptive liability’ arrangements. Claims for all other medical conditions will be assessed under other MRCA liability-determination processes.
For further information regarding these changes, please refer to Chapter 3.2 – Heads of Liability and Chapter 3.4.14 – Presumptive Liability in the MRCA Policy Handbook.
The SHOAMP Health Care Scheme and Better Health Program are unaffected by the legislative changes. These schemes are provided under the Financial Framework Regulations and continue unchanged.
The policies and procedures contained in this Guide were originally distributed via a Business line (TRIM1212454E) in January 2012.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/f1111-desealreseal/conditions-covered-shoamp-health-care-scheme