3.12 Veterans Payment
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment
3.12.1 Legislative authority
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3121-legislative-authority
3.12.2 Eligibility for Veteran Payment
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3122-eligibility-veteran-payment
3.12.2.1 Loss of Eligibility
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3122-eligibility-veteran-payment/31221-loss-eligibility
3.12.3 Requirement to participate in Rehabilitation
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3123-requirement-participate-rehabilitation
3.12.3.1 Unable to work more than 8 hours a week
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3123-requirement-participate-rehabilitation/31231-unable-work-more-8-hours-week
3.12.3.2 Capacity to participate in rehabilitation
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3123-requirement-participate-rehabilitation/31232-capacity-participate-rehabilitation
3.12.3.3 Managing clients at risk who are not actively participating in rehabilitation
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3123-requirement-participate-rehabilitation/31233-managing-clients-risk-who-are-not-actively-participating-rehabilitation
3.12.3.4 Compliance
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3123-requirement-participate-rehabilitation/31234-compliance
3.12.4 Rehabilitation Process
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3124-rehabilitation-process
3.12.4.1 Rehabilitation Assessment
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3124-rehabilitation-process/31241-rehabilitation-assessment
3.12.4.2 Approved DVA Rehabilitation Program
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3124-rehabilitation-process/31242-approved-dva-rehabilitation-program
3.12.4.3 Financial Counselling
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3124-rehabilitation-process/31243-financial-counselling
3.12.4.4 What other rehabilitation activities can be included?
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3124-rehabilitation-process/31244-what-other-rehabilitation-activities-can-be-included
3.12.5 Communication
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3125-communication
3.12.5.1 Rehabilitation Providers role in managing client expectations
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3125-communication/31251-rehabilitation-providers-role-managing-client-expectations
3.12.5.2 Keeping the Client informed
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3125-communication/31252-keeping-client-informed
3.12.5.3 Recording and reporting
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3125-communication/31253-recording-and-reporting
3.12.6 Transition at the end of the VP period
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3126-transition-end-vp-period
3.12.6.1 What happens if the claim for liability is accepted?
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3126-transition-end-vp-period/31261-what-happens-if-claim-liability-accepted
3.12.6.2 What happens if the claim for liability is not accepted?
Commencing 1 May 2018 a new income support payment, Veteran Payment (VP), provides eligible veterans with early access to whole of person rehabilitation and short term financial support while a veteran is waiting for a claim for liability to be determined under either the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related claims) 1988 (DRCA) or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
VP was instigated following a recommendation in the Government’s response to The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee Report on the Inquiry into suicide and self-harm in the veteran community. The response, The Constant Battle: Suicide by Veterans, included this initiative which is intended to deliver better support for veterans and their families.
Previous to the commencement date of VP, veterans who had submitted a claim for a mental health condition, and who weren’t eligible for financial assistance from DVA for any other accepted conditions, would need to approach Centrelink for financial assistance.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veterans-payment/3126-transition-end-vp-period/31262-what-happens-if-claim-liability-not-accepted