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Laws that cover claims

There are different laws that set out rules for us to help you with health care and benefits. The laws that cover you will depend on when you served and the type of military service you did.

The VEA

Certain service before 1 July 2004 is covered under this Act

The DRCA

Learn about the compensation you and your family may get under this Act

The MRCA

The benefits and payments we pay if you were injured in service after 30 June 2004

Our guides to assess compensation

These guides help us to determine how your injury or illness has affected you

Statements of principles

We use these to connect your injury or illness to your service

RMA and SMRC

Groups of medical specialists who help to create Statements of Principles

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