Relevance of this question

Relevance of this question

This question is relevant to the calculation of “minimum earnings” for the purposes of s 19(7).  See the separate discussion of:

  • “prescribed person”;
  • “prescribed child”;
  • “dependent on the client”.

Generally, whether a person is wholly or mainly dependent on an injured client for the purposes of s 19 is a question of fact to be decided in the circumstances of individual cases.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/defcare-commentary-january-2003/incapacity-calculator/fact-p132-prescribed-persons-wholly-or-mainly-dependent-client/relevance-question