VEA ? [2]
If a claim has not already been determined, a claimant or person on behalf of the claimant may withdraw the claim. Any claim that is withdrawn is taken to have not been made.
VEA ? [3]
The following table demonstrates how to withdraw a claim.
Type of Withdrawal | Where to Lodge Withdrawal |
Written | at an office of the Department in Australia |
Oral | to a person in an office of the Department in Australia |
Note: only claims for service pension or ISS can be withdrawn orally. Claims for disability compensation payment, war widow's/widower's pension and orphan's pension must be withdrawn in writing.
VEA ? [4]
When a claim for service pension or ISS is withdrawn orally, the claimant must be provided with a written acknowledgment, that:
VEA ? [5]
An oral withdrawal of a claim for service pension or ISS may be treated as if it had not been made, if the request is made:
When a claim is reactivated, the commencement day of the claim remains the same as that of the original claim.
More ? [6]
Section 35F [7] VEA - qualifying service
Section 36J [7] VEA - age service pension
Section 37J [7] VEA - invalidity service pension
Section 38J [7] VEA - partner service pension
Section 45NA [7] VEA - income support supplement
Section 33 [7] VEA - disability and dependants' pensions
Section 35F(3) [7] VEA & Section 35FB [7] VEA - qualifying service
Section 36J(3) [7] VEA & Section 36JB [7] VEA - age service pension
Section 37J(3) [7] VEA & Section 37JB [7] VEA - invalidity service pension
Section 38J(3) [7] VEA & Section 38JB [7] VEA - partner service pension
Section 45NA(3) [7] VEA & Section 45NC [7] VEA - income support supplement
Section 33 [7] VEA - disability and dependents' pension
Section 35FC [7] VEA - qualifying service
Section 36JC [7] VEA - age service pension
Section 37JC [7] VEA - invalidity service pension
Section 38JC [7] VEA - partner service pension
Section 45ND [7] VEA - income support supplement
Section 35FD [7] VEA - qualifying service
Section 36JD [7] VEA - age service pension
Section 37JD [7] VEA - invalidity service pension
Section 38JD [7] VEA - partner service pension
Section 45NE [7] VEA - income support supplement
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/16607%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16607#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn45
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16607#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn46
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16607#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn47
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16607#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn48
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16607#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn49
[7] https://clik.dva.gov.au/service-eligibility-assistant-updates/all-determinations-order-date-signed-oldest-most-recent/determinations-under-vea
[8] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16607#ref-cspol_part2_ftn45
[9] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16607#ref-cspol_part2_ftn46
[10] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16607#ref-cspol_part2_ftn47
[11] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16607#ref-cspol_part2_ftn48
[12] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-2-applying-pension/21-claims/213-lodging-or-withdrawing-claims/lodgement-claim
[13] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16607#ref-cspol_part2_ftn49