Where service is under 8 years

For contributory service of less than 8 years, a lump sum only is payable.  Employees in this category do not qualify for a pension.

The lump sum will be the greater of:

  • 3 1/2 times accumulated basic contributions; or

  • 1/2 final salary.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-five-retirement-and-superannuation/superannuation-conditions-under-css-invalidity-retirement/qualifying-superannuation/where-0