The table below provides a summary of the correct use of information gathering powers under the [glossary:VEA:373]:
If the notice is issued to a... | and they are required to... | Then the following section of the VEA should be used... |
About this section
This section outlines the implications of failing to meet obligations, and how cases where the person is unable to meet their obligations are treated.
This section outlines what decisions on income support and veterans' compensation matters may be reviewed by the [glossary:Commission:545][glossary:,:] and the process of review.
Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.
Last Amended: 10 August 2004
The following table illustrates the notification periods that apply for a response to section 54 obligations, depending on the person's situation.
If the person is... | and they notify of... | then the notification period is... |
in receipt of a [glossary:service pension:245], veteran payment or [glossary:ISS:118] |
Section 54A(3) VEA - notice requesting information relevant to the payment of pension
Last amended: 3 December 2007
The following claimants are not eligible for benefits under the [glossary:VEA:373].
The Women's Land Army was formed during World War 2 to work on farms. Its former members are not covered by the VEA, as the Land Army was not attached to a defence force.
