The imprisonment of a claimant for pension does not affect the obligation of the Commission [2] to determine the claim. The claim should be investigated and a decision made in accordance with normal procedures. This applies equally, if the imprisoned person lodges a claim either:
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Upon assessment of a claim, an imprisoned person may be eligible for a pension or benefit to be granted. However, due to the imprisonment of that person, the pension or benefit may not be payable.
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Section 36A(1) [9] VEA - Age service pension
Section 37A(1) [9] VEA - Invalidity service pension
Section 38A(1) [9] VEA - Partner service pension
Section 45B [9] VEA - Income support supplement
According to Section 179 [12]of the VEA [12], the Commission is a body corporate under the name of Repatriation Commission.
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/16594%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/%23
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16594#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn71
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16594#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn72
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16594#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn73
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-2-applying-pension/21-claims/214-assessment-claim
[7] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-11-administration-payments/117-imprisonment
[8] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16594#ref-cspol_part2_ftn71
[9] https://clik.dva.gov.au/service-eligibility-assistant-updates/all-determinations-order-date-signed-oldest-most-recent/determinations-under-vea
[10] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16594#ref-cspol_part2_ftn72
[11] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16594#ref-cspol_part2_ftn73
[12] http://clik.dva.gov.au/legislation-library