This chapter details the effects of death or imprisonment of a claimant.
Last amended: 6 September 2011
VEA ? [3]
Where a formal claim for pension has been lodged before the death of a claimant this does not affect the obligation of the Commission [4] to determine the claim. The claim should be investigated as far as possible under the circumstances and a decision made in accordance with normal procedures.
VEA ? [5]
Upon the death of a claimant, a copy of the will should be obtained in order to:
These circumstances include where no legal representative exists, or the legal personal representative is not actively pursuing the claimant's entitlements.
The executor of the claimant's estate may be regarded as their legal personal representative, as they are empowered to finalise all matters following the person's death. A personal legal representative may also be separately identified in the will.
The legal personal representative is required for the purpose of:
VEA ? [9]
Where a person lodges an initial claim for pension and dies before the proper claim is lodged, the legal personal representative or such other person as the Commission approves, may lodge the proper claim.
More ? [10]
It is not sufficient that the person lodging the claim was the claimant's power of attorney while they were alive. This is because power of attorney arrangements cease on the death of the claimant. The legal personal representative must be established by obtaining a copy of the claimant's will.
Distribution where deceased leaves valid will
Section 123B [11] VEA
Veterans' Entitlements Regulations 1986 - Prescribed higher amount for subsection 123B (6) of the Act
Regulation 8AA [17]
According to Section 179 [25]of the VEA [25], the Commission is a body corporate under the name of Repatriation Commission.
The imprisonment of a claimant for pension does not affect the obligation of the Commission [4] 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:
More ? [27]
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.
More ? [29]
Section 36A(1) [11] VEA - Age service pension
Section 37A(1) [11] VEA - Invalidity service pension
Section 38A(1) [11] VEA - Partner service pension
Section 45B [11] VEA - Income support supplement
According to Section 179 [25]of the VEA [25], the Commission is a body corporate under the name of Repatriation Commission.
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[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn64
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/%23
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn65
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn66
[7] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn67
[8] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn68
[9] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn69
[10] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn70
[11] https://clik.dva.gov.au/service-eligibility-assistant-updates/all-determinations-order-date-signed-oldest-most-recent/determinations-under-vea
[12] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#ref-cspol_part2_ftn64
[13] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#ref-cspol_part2_ftn65
[14] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-8-bereavement-assistance/81-income-support-bereavement-payment
[15] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-8-bereavement-assistance/82-disability-compensation-bereavement-payment
[16] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#ref-cspol_part2_ftn66
[17] https://clik.dva.gov.au/legislation-library
[18] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#ref-cspol_part2_ftn67
[19] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals
[20] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#ref-cspol_part2_ftn68
[21] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#ref-cspol_part2_ftn69
[22] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-2-applying-pension/21-claims/213-lodging-or-withdrawing-claims/lodgement-claim
[23] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-2-applying-pension/21-claims/214-assessment-claim
[24] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#ref-cspol_part2_ftn70
[25] http://clik.dva.gov.au/legislation-library
[26] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/16594%23comment-form
[27] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn71
[28] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn72
[29] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#tgt-cspol_part2_ftn73
[30] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-11-administration-payments/117-imprisonment
[31] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#ref-cspol_part2_ftn71
[32] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#ref-cspol_part2_ftn72
[33] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16622#ref-cspol_part2_ftn73