Section 55 (2)

“A claim is not affected by the death of the claimant after the claim was served.”

Once a claim has been lodged with Comcare, the claim must continue to be considered and determined, even if the employee has died.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-five-complex-liability/part-nine-double-benefits-case-law-and-payments-deceased-claimants/where-prospective-compensation-recipient-dies/section-55-2