Where a payment is made by way of compensation or damages the method of calculating the overpayment is described in subparagraphs 74(3)(c) and 74(3)(d) and subsections 30C(1) and 30C(2) of the VEA.
Step | Action |
1 | Calculate the amount to be offset and the date of effect of the offset. |
2 |
Defence and service record requests
Defence service and medical records are requested to assist the processing of claims. Delegates use these records to assess and identify any connection of the claimed condition to ADF service.
Application of offsetting certain DRCA payments
Compensation offsetting under section 25A of the VEA applies only to the following:
Rehabilitation services under DRCA have traditionally had a return to work focus for clients who had suffered a service related injury or disease. Some non-return to work services were provided if they supported a client's independent living needs, or their general functioning. This has mainly entailed the assessment and provision of household and attendant care services, as well as the provision of alterations, modifications and aids and appliances as per section 39 of the DRCA.
