3.12.1 Legislative authority

Veterans’ Entitlements (Veteran Payment) Instrument 2018, No. R40

This instrument specifies that if the person is able, they must participate in a DVA rehabilitation program if they are in receipt of Veteran Payment.

"Section 9 – Conditions of payment of Veteran Payment to primary person

If a primary person is capable of participating in rehabilitation, payment of a veteran payment to the person is subject to the condition that he or she participates in rehabilitation.

Payment

Whilst a member or former member of the ADF and their partner may be eligible for Veteran Payment, this payment may not be payable to them.

A member or former member and their partner will need to supply their income and assets details to DVA so their rate of payment can be determined.

Partners

Veteran Payment may be payable to partners who are either:

  • legally married to and living with a current or former member of the ADF, or

  • living in a de facto relationship with a current or former member of the ADF

and the current or former member of the ADF is receiving the Veteran Payment.

Accessing the Veteran Payment

A member or former member can indicate their interest in receiving Veteran Payment by completing a liability claim for Rehabilitation and Compensation either online (via My Service or other online channels) or by paper. Claim forms have been updated as of 1 May 2018.

When claiming online, clients will be asked if they wish to receive the Veteran Payment and provide their and their partners’ income and asset details.

Note: Changes to the My Service and oother online claiming systems will be made in the second half of 2018.

Eligibility requirements for Veteran Payment

Who is eligible for Veteran Payment?

VEA Section 45SB (1) and (2)

All current and former members of the ADF are eligible for Veteran Payment when they meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

  • they have lodged a liability claim under either the DRCA or MRCA for a mental health condition, and that claim is undetermined

  • they are unable to undertake remunerative work for more than eight hours per week

  • they are below the Age Pension age on the day that the liability claim is made

Overview of Veteran Payment

What is a Veteran Payment?

Veteran Payment is a means tested income support payment that provides interim financial support to current and former members of the ADF who lodge a liability claim for a mental health condition under either the MRCA or DRCA, that is ye tto be determined.

Partners of Veteran Payment recipients may also receive Veteran Payment.

 

When is it paid?