VEA → [2]
Defence service is service -
on a continuous full time basis with the Australian Defence Force,
More → [3]
For 'preservation of eligibility', for defence service from 7 April 1994 a person must have:
A member of the Defence Force with continuous full-time service from 1 February 1986 to 1 December 1995.
As this member of the Defence Force commenced service prior to the VEA they are considered to be preserved. Therefore, a claim for Disability Compensation Payment based on an injury incurred at any time during this whole period of service may be made.
A member of the Defence Force with continuous full-time service from 1 March 1989 to 1 January 1995.
As this member of the Defence Force commenced after the VEA they are NOT considered to be preserved. Therefore, a claim for Disability Compensation Payment can only be made if based on an injury incurred prior to 7 April 1994.
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/16662%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16662#tgt-cspol_part1_ftn73
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16662#tgt-cspol_part1_ftn74
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16662#tgt-cspol_part1_ftn75
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16662#tgt-cspol_part1_ftn76
[6] clik://LEGIS/VEA/section 68(1)
[7] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16662#ref-cspol_part1_ftn73
[8] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/12-service-types/123-requirement-continuous-full-time-service
[9] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16662#ref-cspol_part1_ftn74
[10] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/12-service-types/122-service-requirements-disability-pension/operational-service
[11] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/12-service-types/122-service-requirements-disability-pension/hazardous-service
[12] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/12-service-types/122-service-requirements-disability-pension/peacekeeping-service
[13] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16662#ref-cspol_part1_ftn75
[14] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-1-service-requirements/12-service-types/125-evidence-service
[15] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16662#ref-cspol_part1_ftn76