Treatment Eligibility under MRCA and VEA

Who is eligible for treatment under the MRCA?

All who have conditions for which liability is accepted under the MRCA who are retired from the ADF or are not currently serving in a full-time capacity, and
Partners and dependant children of deceased members who are eligible for compensation for the member’s death under the MRCA.

Are medical treatment costs payable under the MRCA while I am still serving?

Reservists, Cadets, Officers of Cadet, Instructors of Cadets not on continuous full-time service are entitled to payments of reasonable costs for medical treatment.

Is any treatment still available under the Veterans’ Entitlement Act (VEA)?

Members and former members of the ADF with warlike or non-warlike service are eligible for a White Card under the VEA for treatment of non-service related malignant cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder or pulmonary tuberculosis.

More Information

All DVA fact sheets are available on the DVA website at www.dva.go.au/factsheets/default.htm or on request from any DVA office