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A claim for benefits under VCES can be made by:
- the veteran
- the dependant (over 16 years of age) of the veteran
- another person on behalf of the veteran or dependant (as approved by the veteran or dependant)
- a person approved by the Commission in the case where the veteran or dependant is physically or mentally incapable of claiming.
Where a dependant is under the age of 16, as claim can be made by the dependant's parent or guardian, a person approved by the parent of guardian, or a person approved by the Commission where there is no other person to make the application.