DVA 1986 Policy 15/01/2026

Tweeted 15/01/26

➡️ Decision based only on the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986

➡️ Applies solely to ADF members

➡️ Second-generation harm is barred by design

No TCDD. No WHO. No UN law.

It is denial by statute.

@ICRC @UNGeneva @AlboMP @IntlCrimCourt

Ratified treaties were to protect us. TRW

Letter received via MyGov

Danielle Margaret Stevens

UIN:

Reference:

3286325

QVO37199

Dear Danielle

Your Qualifying Service request

Thank you for your recent request to determine if you have Qualifying Service.

The condits Act 186 01 ualiying Service are set out in legislation called the Veterans'

Unfortunately you do not meet the conditions of this legislation.

This is because the specific requirements for Qualifying Service as a current or ex-serving in your oras anton from the Deparent of Defence, met according to the information e you finding this letter hard to cope wit

elp is available by calling us on 1800 555 254 during business hou

ou can also contact Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling. This is a free a onfidential 24-hour service for current and ex-serving ADF members and their famili Call 1800 011 046 or go to www.OpenArms.gov.au to get support or find out more.

If you want more information

You can go to www.dva.gov.au/qualifying-service for more information about the specific requirements for Qualifying Service.

you have any questions or would like to know more about the reasons for this decisio o to www.dva.gov.au/general-enquiries or www.dva.gov.au/myservice and follow t prompts to send us a message.

You can also call us on 1800555 254 and quote 3286325 or visit a DVA office to talk t someone in person. Go to www.dva.gov.au/dva-offices to find an office near you

Internet: www.dva.gov.au

Phone: 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)

GPO Box 9998, Brisbane QLD 4001

You can go to www.dva.gov.au/access-to-info to find out how to see documents in your file.

Visit www.dva.gov.au/privacy to find out what kind of information we can ask for, how we manage it and who we share it with.

If you want us to review this decision

You have 3 months from being notified about this decision to ask for a review. Please set out your reasons in writing. You can go to www.dva.gov.au/general-enquiries or www.dva.gov.au/myservice and follow the prompts to send us your reasons in a message Or you can write to us at GPO Box 9998, Brisbane QLD 4001, with 3286325 at the top of the letter.

You can go to www.dva.gov.au/request-review for more details.

Organisations that can help you

Ex-service Organisations (ESOs) support current and ex-serving ADF members and their

amilies. They also provide information and assistance on pensions, compensation an ehabilitation. Go to www.dva.gov.au/ESOs or search the internet for an ESO near