VEA

It is important to understand the concept of clinical onset under the MRCA and VEA and how it’s applied to the application of Statement of Principal (SOP) factor(s).

Each SOP has factor(s) setting out how the disease or injury can be linked to service.

The difference between date of diagnosis and clinical onset date

The clinical onset date is not the same as the diagnosis date and will generally be before the date of diagnosis.

Decoration allowance

Decoration Allowance is a fortnightly payment made to a veteran who has received one or more eligible decorations as specified in the VEA. A veteran may also receive a decoration allowance or annuity of a similar kind from a foreign country.

To be eligible for Decoration Allowance, the veteran must be:

A veteran with war- or defence-caused injuries or diseases (e.g., amputations, blindness) may receive a recreation transport allowance to support access to recreational activities. The incapacity must be permanent, and the veteran must be attending or wish to attend places for recreational purposes.

Recreation transport allowance may be paid at either a higher rate or lower rate.

The higher rate may be granted to a veteran who, as a result of war or defence-caused disability: