If a person lodges a claim, which is not a [glossary:proper claim:555], they may be considered to have made an initial claim. Where this happens, pension may be granted from the date on which the initial claim was made, provided the person subsequently lodges a proper claim:

  • within 3 months of being notified that the initial claim was not a proper claim, or
  • at any time if the person was not so notified.