VEA ? [2]
In reviewing a decision, the Commission [3] or its delegate [3] or an authorised person may, although it is rarely done:
The Commission may not require them to give evidence or produce documents.
VEA ? [4]
That person must also be advised of their right to review by the AAT [3] if appeal rights to the Tribunal are available. An employee of the Department, in writing, will make this service and notification.
In the case of a section 31 review, the decision and statement of reasons must be served on:
VEA ? [5]
In providing a statement of reasons to an applicant, DVA must ensure that it does not contain information that, in the opinion of the Commission:
Information will also be classified as confidential if its author and the Commission agree on its confidentiality.
Information of a medical or psychiatric nature may be withheld from the patient because it may affect the well-being of the person. Access to the document(s) may be given instead to a medical practitioner nominated by the person making the request. The Determining Officer who reviews the case makes the decision regarding the nature and extent of access to such information.
According to Section 179 [10]of the VEA [10], the Commission is a body corporate under the name of Repatriation Commission.
A Delegate of the Commission [3] is a decision-maker who has been delegated authority to exercise the Commission's powers for the administration of pensions under the VEA [3].
Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/16765%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16765#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn138
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/%23
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16765#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn139
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16765#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn140
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/service-eligibility-assistant-updates/all-determinations-order-date-signed-oldest-most-recent/determinations-under-vea
[7] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16765#ref-cspol_part12_ftn138
[8] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16765#ref-cspol_part12_ftn139
[9] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16765#ref-cspol_part12_ftn140
[10] http://clik.dva.gov.au/legislation-library