10.12 The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme (MVCS)
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs
10.12.1 Who is an eligible person for the MVCS?
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10121-who-eligible-person-mvcs
10.12.2 Who is not eligible for MVCS?
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10122-who-not-eligible-mvcs
10.12.3 Assessing eligibility for MVCS
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10123-assessing-eligibility-mvcs
10.12.4 Getting advice from an approved program provider
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10124-getting-advice-approved-program-provider
10.12.5 Modifying a motor vehicle
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10125-modifying-motor-vehicle
10.12.6 Where an existing vehicle is not suitable for modification
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10126-where-existing-vehicle-not-suitable-modification
10.12.7 Subsidising the purchase of a motor vehicle
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10127-subsidising-purchase-initial-new-or-second-hand-motor-vehicle
10.12.8 Replacing a motor vehicle
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10128-replacing-motor-vehicle
10.12.9 Other MVCS compensation
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10129-other-mvcs-compensation
10.12.10 Determining the amount of MVCS compensation payable
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101210-determining-amount-mvcs-compensation-payable
10.12.11 Conditions relating to the MVCS compensation payment
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101211-conditions-relating-mvcs-compensation-payment
10.12.12 Determination of MVCS claims
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101212-determination-mvcs-claims
10.12.13 Review of MVCS decisions
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101213-review-mvcs-decisions
10.12.15 Breaches of MVCS requirements
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101215-breaches-mvcs-requirements
10.12.17 Loan of a motor vehicle provided by the MVCS
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101217-loan-motor-vehicle-provided-mvcs
10.12.18 GST exemption for supply of a motor vehicle to a disabled former veteran
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101218-gst-exemption-supply-motor-vehicle-disabled-former-veteran
10.12.19 Stamp duty exemptions under state and territory law
The MVCS is a scheme determined by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the MRCC) under section 212 of the MRCA.
The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme Instrument is the relevant determination.
The MVCS allows the MRCC to:
provide for the reasonable cost of motor vehicle modifications;
maintain and/or repair modifications to a motor vehicle;
subsidise the purchase of a (initial new or second-hand or replacement) motor vehicle; or
provide compensation for the cost of insurance insofar as the insurance relates to any modifications provided under the MVCS.
Where a clinical assessment has been undertaken that has been able to establish the eligible person:
Has suffered an impairment as a result of a service injury or disease for which the Commission has accepted liability; and
Because of that impairment, the person has a need for compensation of that kind.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101219-stamp-duty-exemptions-under-state-and-territory-law