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I refer to your application for Tier classification as an F-111 deseal/reseal program participant or F-111 fuel tank entry maintenance worker.

Given recent changes to the Tier classification system, after re-considering the information you previously provided and details of your service, we find that your F-111 fuel tank maintenance duties now satisfy the definition for Tier 3 classification.

You have met the new definition for Tier 3 classification because (REASONS FOR DECISION eg you are a person who was employed in F-111 fuel tank maintenance or other maintenance, or directly related tasks, prior to January 2000, where your work included physical entry to the fuel tank to conduct that maintenance or task).

Your service does not satisfy the definition for Tier 1 or Tier 2 classification because (PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION, eg. you did not exceed 9 working days on those tasks; you were not part of the formal programs/you did not work in one of the Tier 1 or Tier 2 work areas/etc).

Now that you have been granted a Tier 3 classification, you have access to the beneficial provisions of subsection 7(2) of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRCA). This provision allows you to access compensation for any of 31 conditions, (which are detailed at the end of this letter), without the need to establish a link to your service. If you have had a claim for compensation for any of these conditions rejected under the SRCA,  you claim will be reactivated and a member of the F-111 Compensation Team will contact you shortly.

If you have not previously submitted a claim, and you suffer from any of these conditions, please contact F-111 team on 1800 555 323 to discuss submitting a claim.

Your Tier 3 classification also allows you to access counselling and interim health care treatment for specified conditions through the SHOAMP Health Care Scheme. Additionally, Tier 3 classification provides eligibility to access the Better Health Program, for cancer

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screening and disease prevention.  Please call the health care team on 1800 728 007 if you have any questions or you would like to access these services.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of this reconsideration, and your allocation of Tier 3 classification, you can apply to the Commonwealth Ombudsman on 1300 362 072, to examine your case. The Ombudsman can only consider how the decision was reached - the decision-making process undertaken and the information considered by DVA. The Ombudsman cannot review the decision itself.

We are also obligated to mention to you the Freedom of Information Act 1982, where you can have access to your personal files or any other non-exempt documents, if you have concerns with your case. You may also inspect the manuals, guidelines, rules and instructions which may be used by officers in making decisions relating to members of the public. For further details contact DVA on 1800 555 254 for the Freedom of Information Section.

If you have any other queries or concerns about your new Tier 3 classification, the F-111 team would be happy to take your call on 1800 555 323. You can also access more information on the website at  f111.dva.gov.au

Yours sincerely

F-111 Tier Classification Team

For and on behalf of

The Hon Warren Snowdon MP

Minister for Veterans' Affairs

Minister for Defence Science and Personnel

The following are the 31 conditions for which compensation can be claimed under the beneficial provisions of subsection 7(2) of the SRCA