VEA ? [2]
A request to the VRB [3] for a review of a decision must be:
VEA ? [8]
An application relating to a pension granted to, or claimed for a veteran or dependant of a deceased veteran may be made by:
VEA ? [9]
A review hearing must take place within the standard review period of 2 years after the date on which the application was received at an office of DVA [3]. An extension may be granted for 3 months in certain circumstances. The extended review period is 3 months from the day on which the applicant is given the extension notice. At the end of the applicable review period, the VRB [3] provides the applicant with a written notice to the applicant requesting that they provide a written statement within 28 days stating:
If the statement is not provided, or does not contain a reasonable explanation for not being ready, the VRB may dismiss the application.
VEA ? [10]
An applicant may withdraw their application to the VRB for review:
Withdrawal of an application does not prevent the person from making another application within the allowed time for a review.
Power to dismiss application - initial consideration
Section 155AA [11] VEA
Power to dismiss application - subsequent consideration
Section 155AB [11] VEA
The Veterans' Review Board is an independent statutory authority that has the power to review decisions made by the Repatriation Commision [3] for the Disability Compensation Payment [3], war widow's/widower's pension [3], orphan's pension [3] and attendant allowance.
For the purposes of Part VI of the VEA [20], a reference to a veteran is taken to be a reference to:
For the purposes of Part VII of the VEA [20], according to subsection 5C(1), veteran means a person (including a deceased person):
According to Section 179 [20]of the VEA [20], the Commission is a body corporate under the name of Repatriation Commission.
The Department of Veterans' Affairs.
The Veterans' Review Board is an independent statutory authority that has the power to review decisions made by the Repatriation Commision [3] for the Disability Compensation Payment [3], war widow's/widower's pension [3], orphan's pension [3] and attendant allowance.
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/16774%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn145
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/%23
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn146
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn147
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn148
[7] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn149
[8] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn150
[9] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn151
[10] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#tgt-cspol_part12_ftn152
[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/16774#ref-cspol_part12_ftn145
[13] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#ref-cspol_part12_ftn146
[14] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#ref-cspol_part12_ftn147
[15] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#ref-cspol_part12_ftn148
[16] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#ref-cspol_part12_ftn149
[17] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#ref-cspol_part12_ftn150
[18] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#ref-cspol_part12_ftn151
[19] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16774#ref-cspol_part12_ftn152
[20] http://clik.dva.gov.au/legislation-library