DVA recognises that some claimants may experience feelings of uncertainty during a claim for compensation. Regular communication throughout the claims process can alleviate a significant amount of concern and worry and help to improve their DVA experience.

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RMA instruments

RMA instruments

Calculating the asset value

Military invalidity pensions income streams are not included in a person's assessable assets.

Income test assessment

The income test assessment for income support recipients receiving a military invalidity pension income stream is calculated as follows: 

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What is a military invalidity pension income stream?

How to use life expectancy tabl

Bilateral conditions

This procedure discusses the labelling of conditions affecting both sides of the body (bilateral), and when they should be treated as two separate conditions or a single (unilateral) condition at the initial liability stage.

The way bilateral conditions are labelled during the initial liability stage can have implications for a permanent impairment assessment and the outcome for veterans.