Veteran Payment Details (D9333)

Veteran Payment is made under an instrument made under s 45SB of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (Cth), in Part IIIAA of that Act. DVA describes it as an interim payment while DVA assesses an initial liability claim for a mental health condition, now made under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004. The form says it is for a person who has lodged a claim for a mental health condition as service related, is medically unable to work more than 8 hours a week, and needs financial assistance. DVA's page lists further conditions, including being below Age Pension age and in Australia when the claim was lodged, and an income and assets test. DVA lists D9333 on its website as Application for Veteran Payment.

When you need it

• You have submitted an initial liability claim for a mental health condition (on paper with form D2051 or in MyService) and it is still being decided.
• You cannot work more than 8 hours a week because of your medical conditions and need financial assistance.
• Your partner also wants to apply for Veteran Payment as your partner.

1. 1

   About you (Q1-9)

   Give your name, residential address and contact number, confirm you want Veteran Payment and that you cannot work more than 8 hours a week, and give your tax file number, any Centrelink payment and your relationship status. The form tells you to stop if you do not want to be paid Veteran Payment or are not limited to 8 hours of work a week.

2. 2

   Family details (Q10-19)

   If you have a partner, give their name, date of birth, gender, tax file number, citizenship or visa status, whether they want Veteran Payment, any Centrelink payment, and their bank account and proof of identity. A single applicant goes to Q20.

3. 3

   Living arrangements (Q20-21)

   Give details of any dependent children under 16 in your day to day care and where you live, including rent paid.

4. 4

   Income and assets (Q22-24)

   Give the total value of financial assets and other assets, and income other than from financial assets, for you and your partner. Do not include Centrelink or DVA payments.

5. 5

   Declaration (Q25-29)

   You and your partner sign and date. If a representative completed the form, give their name and title; DVA may contact the veteran directly to confirm details.

• Submit D9333 with, or after, your liability claim for a mental health condition. If you claimed in MyService, DVA says you can apply for Veteran Payment there instead.
• Provide a medical certificate stating you cannot work more than 8 hours a week. The form says to provide it within 4 weeks of submitting the form; the DVA Veteran Payment page says you have up to 4 weeks after the payment starts.
• For a partner, attach visa documents if relevant and at least three proof of identity documents before Veteran Payment can be granted to them.

• Changing from a Centrelink payment has consequences. The form warns you will lose a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card on transfer to Veteran Payment.
• Report changes in circumstances. DVA says you must tell it within 14 days if you live in Australia (28 days if overseas or receiving remote area allowance).
• Veteran Payment stops 42 days after DVA decides your mental health claim, according to DVA. You may also be required to take part in rehabilitation if able.