Key Points
For more information on the definition of NEL see Chapter 3.5.1. [2]
Calculation of NEL compensation
Section 27(2) sets out the formula for calculating the amount of NEL compensation payable, as follows:
($15,000 x A) + ($15,000 x B)
Note: The NEL compensation amount is indexed in accordance with section 13 of the DRCA.
Part A is the percentage determined by MRCC under Section 24 to be the degree of permanent impairment of the veteran from that injury, and
Part B is the percentage determined by MRCC under the PI Guide to be the degree of non-economic loss suffered by the veteran from that injury.
'Part B' is determined by assessing the NEL suffered by the claimant against the scores set out in the tables in the PI Guide. These tables require an assessment of NEL suffered by the claimant in relation to:
The scores in Tables 1 to 4 are then combined in accordance with Tables 5 and 6.
For more information about historical payment rates, see Historical Payment Rates [3].
For more information about the assessment of NEL Part B Scores, see Chapter 5.8. NEL Tables 1-5 and Questionnaire [4].
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/20912%23comment-form
[2] http://auth-clik.dvastaff.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-3-concepts/35-non-economic-loss/351-definition
[3] http://auth-clik.dvastaff.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates
[4] http://auth-clik.dvastaff.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-5-calculation-using-approved-guide/58-nel-part-b-amount-tables-b1-b5-and-questionnaire