When assessing eligibility for the LOE Allowance consideration should be given to other entitlements, particularly the [glossary:temporary special rate:DEF/Temporary Special Rate (TSR)] pension (known as the Totally and Temporarily Incapacitated (TTI [2]) pension). New guidelines on the assessment of [glossary:special rate:Def Special Rate (T&PI)] were updated 19 March 2013 and are now available in CLIK. These guidelines reflect the Commission policy adopted following the decision Repatriation Commission v Connell [2011] FCAFC 116 (Connell). For more information, see [glossary:CM6882 – Special Rate and Intermediate Rate of Pension.
A veteran or member may also be entitled to incapacity payments for conditions accepted under the SRCA:CSREF/CG/CM6882] [3] or MRCA [2].
Temporarily totally incapacitated rate of disability compensation payment (formerly known as disability pension) under section 25 of the VEA [4]. TTI is the colloquial name for temporary payment at the special rate of the disability compensation payment.
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/21516%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/%23
[3] clikpopup://DEF/SRCA
[4] http://clik.dva.gov.au/legislation-library