Ch 42 Form of Determinations

S61 of the SRCA states that a determining authority will advise claimants of determinations in writing setting out the terms of the determination, the reasons for the determination and a statement to the effect that the claimant may request a reconsideration of the determination.

 

Within Defcare there is a suite of Standard Letters providing a basis for correspondence not only for issue of determinations, but all other day to day claims management and case management dealings with MRCC primary and secondary clients.

 

Ch 47 Special Cases

A number of claims will be received by MRCC offices that, because of the nature of the injury, the location or activity the person was engaged in at the time, will require specific actions or procedures to be followed.

 

Whilst not an exhaustive list, such claims could include:

  • accidents involving HMAS Melbourne
  • exposure to ionising radiation
  • exposure to asbestos
  • claims arising from sexual or physical abuse
  • claims arising from the F111 reseal/deseal program at RAAF Base Amberley

 

50.6 Reconsiderations and Reviews IT Systems

DRCA original determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB) within 12 months. Subsequent determinations by the VRB can be appealed to the Administrative Review Tribunal. Claimants cannot request a reconsideration by the Commission for determinations made on or after 21 April 2025, however the Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

11.1.1 Overview of Effective Dates and Pension Periods

Last amended: What does a pensioner receive on a payday?

An instalment of [glossary:service pension:245] or [glossary:ISS:118] is paid fortnightly in arrears with respect to the number of days in the [glossary:pension period:627] the person is eligible and the pension is payable. A system of daily entitlement means that pension variations may be effective from any day in the pension period, and that an instalment of pension may be made up of different daily rates.