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1.5.2 Objective of DVA's Compensation Program

1.5.2.1The intention of DVA's Compensation Program is to provide compensation to eligible veterans and their dependants for the tangible effects of war or defence service.

1.5.2.2Eligible persons receive Disability Compensation Payments and war widow(er)'s pensions administered by the Repatriation Commission which are paid under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.

1.5.2.3 - Eligible persons receive permanent impairement payments, incapacity payments, payments for dependants, ancillary benefits and payments administered by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission which are paid under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 and the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988.