Most benefits under this Act require a claim to have been made under section   319 in respect of a person. This Part sets out the rules that apply in making claims.

A claim can be made for:

  (a)   acceptance of liability for an injury, disease or death; or

  (b)   acceptance of liability for the loss of or damage to a member's medical aid;

  (c)   compensation.

The claim can be made by a current or former member who suffered a service injury or disease, a dependant of a deceased member, or a person who is entitled to compensation. A claim can also be made on behalf of such a person.

Once a claim is made, the Commission must investigate the claim. As part of this investigation, the Commission can assess the needs of a person who has made a claim for acceptance of liability for a service injury or disease (including by requiring the person to undergo an examination).

The Commission can require information or documents that are relevant to a claim to be provided. The Chief of the Defence Force or a person who has made a claim can require the Commission to provide information or documents that are relevant to a claim.