External
Procedure

Check for DSH eligibility first.  If the applicant is not DSH eligible, check for VEA eligibility.

Where the person is eligible under the DSH Act, these details should be inserted in the usual manner.

For clients who are only VEA eligible, use :-

If the

Branch of Service

use

Type of Service

is

UN Police Force

Peacekeeping

is

any other branch on the list

VEA  Client

"VEA client" should be used if applicant is an eligible veteran only to distinguish the client's service as different from DSH eligibility.  DSH misconduct declines will generally also be a “VEA Client” for HSL purposes.