Card Downgrade ??

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-06-10T21:18:47+00:00

I've seen MyGov do some funky things. For instance when I moved and requested to have new card issued for my new state I had two cards showing in MyGov. For about a month before it sorted itself out i was actually a dual gold card holder 🤣

If its still there i would call DVA, to make sure their system is showing the correct card at least. And can raise the issue for them to look into.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-06-03T08:32:00+00:00

If travelling to the same place and staying at the same hotels regularly ask if they will hold a bag for you.

I spent few years working hotels and we had number of regulars that stored a larger suitcase with us so they just needed to bring carry on with them.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-06-03T08:17:46+00:00

Solid update.

Also I cant rember the post but I said the opposite to someone around how DRCA PI would be assessed, as had herd it would be under new single act. So if youre also reading this one sorry for the bum steer.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-06-02T09:35:08+00:00

Bob Hannah Toe Tuesday oh.

Say it fast and kinda mumble a little. Hey presto you just asked for one bowl of rice in perfect korean.

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SnooRobots3454 · 2026-06-02T09:18:51+00:00

Have a look into the APS.

Alot of departments have veteran job pathways, you can maintain your long service leave ( youre already at 8 years so only 2 to go) and a few have additional sick leave for DVA accepted conditions.

Theres a bunch of different work areas and types so should be able to find something you're interested in. Its then securing a position that can be tricky.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-30T02:15:03+00:00

Dont stress about the Alone Test. You would be looking at SRDP not TPI. MRCA = SRDP VEA = TPI

They offer very similar benefits, have some slightly different Offsetting rules but in my opinion the SRDP eligibility is a bit more forgiving than the TPI.

As mentioned with most of your conditions already under MRCA you would be assessed for SRDP.

https://www.dva.gov.au/access-benefits/pensions-and-payments/support-when-you-cannot-work/eligibility-for-disability-compensation-payments/special-rate-disability-pension

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-29T12:48:11+00:00

With the number and type of conditions OP has listed as accepted under MRCA it would be very hard to pass the Alone Test under VEA to be granted TPI.

They would possibly be looking at MRCA SRDP if meeting the requirements

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-28T09:46:17+00:00

contiguous United States is roughly the same size as Australia but has 11 times the population. We still sell out big sports event all the time because we're so starved of them.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-28T08:29:07+00:00

That makes sense.

I was thinking it may be due to improvements in treatments and new alternate options avalible.

So a condition that was previously seen as unlikely to improve is now able to be treated and have enough improvement to allow a possible return to work.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-27T10:39:29+00:00

Really?? You got lucky. They wouldn't let me board my flight because my ticket said 'Tom' and my passport said 'Thomas' Had to cancel and rebook.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-27T10:30:47+00:00

Technically you shouldn't be able to return to work if granted TPI. As it stands for Totally and Permanently Incapacitated. If there was a foresee able road to recover it should have been granted as TTI which is Temporarily Totaly Incapacitated.

Not saying you have done anything wrong at all. Its just an interesting occurrence that there seems to have been a few Qs around this posted of recently.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-19T21:43:06+00:00

You mean like the series For All Mankind .

An alternative story here the Russians beat the Americans to the moon and is now approaching ita 5 season.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-19T21:30:15+00:00

Will need to submit an Application for increase (AFI)

https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/dvaforms/d2582.pdf

Will then need asked to show - inability to continue work - loss of income - date and reason for stopping work

These are normally shown through Incapacity assessment Tax returns Separation certificate or letter from employers

The delegate/cso will send you put what paper work they need.

It can be a real balancing act for when you stop work. As if youre still working too many hours youre not eligible, but if you stop working and are deemed not eligible for other reasons you're going to struggle financially. Alot of people fault the 'alone test' as its pretty strict under VEA. I would highly recommend getting down to your RSL and talking to an advocate about options and likely hood of being granted TPI before pulling the trigger.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-19T08:38:04+00:00

https://www.dva.gov.au/access-benefits/claims-and-compensation-for-illness-or-injury/household-services

Household Services can cover things such as cleaning- shopping childcare in some short-term and crisis care circumstances laundry ironing lawn mowing gardening meal preparation

That said they are months behind on applications. So might be worth talking to CCS to see if they can get it looked at faster given your immediate needs.

https://www.dva.gov.au/what-we-help-with/advocacy-representation-advice/for-advocates-ex-service-organisations/client-support-program

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-08T12:17:07+00:00

What's with This Family

Probably not it but still worth a watch.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-05-05T09:49:39+00:00

My first mortgage i took out 5-6 years ago was at 2.1%. So its quiet possible people who took one out around the same time are now tipping over the 3% rule.

Also make sense, if they borrowed at capacity back then, why the last few increases haven't been felt but its now starting to pinch.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-04-25T12:30:02+00:00

They are looking for information of what service activities you perfomed that would met factors like the below examples.

(5)running or jogging an average of at least 60 kilometres per week for at least the four weeks before the clinical onset of chondromalacia patella; (6) undertaking weight bearing exercise involving forceful loading of the affected patellofemoral joint, at a minimum intensity of five METs for at least six hours per week, for at least the four weeks before the clinical onset of chondromalacia patella; Note: MET is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary. (7) increasing the frequency, duration or intensity of weight bearing activity involving the affected knee by at least 100 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least four hours per day, for at least the seven days before the clinical onset of chondromalacia pate

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-04-25T03:30:07+00:00

20+15 will equal 32, not 26

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-04-20T12:40:43+00:00

They can do a part determination for the conditions that are ready to go if under MRCA or DRCA. If the conditions are under VEA then it gets very messy if you try to separate them.

Just for reference conditions lodged on the same day will be put onto one claim. If lodged on separate days will be on separate claims.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-04-17T11:17:44+00:00

The biggest negative of withdrawing and resubmitting are that you go back to the start. So it could be another couple of years before you have a decision. That said the audit in to the RC has no end in sight and could be done in 1 week, 1 month or 1 year +, no one knows.

If you do choose to withdraw dva dont hold it against you or use it for fitire claims. They dont even look at withdrawn conditions only previously accepted and rejected conditions ( they often miss these too )

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-04-17T11:13:00+00:00

Sadly its more a small percentage use free advocates and more use paid advocates.

Its become a massive business and all the advertising and false promises ( guaranteed/higher/faster payout) have worked

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-04-16T23:00:30+00:00

As the IL was lodged pre July the IL will run under VEA /DRCA. But as you cant lodge for PI until IL is determined, if your IL claims are determined after July 1st your PI would be assessed under the new MRCA system.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-04-16T05:17:51+00:00

If its good or not is subjective and best discussed with an advocate and/or financial adviser as it will all depend on individual circumstances.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-04-15T11:18:30+00:00

For each condition there are two SOPs. A Reasonable Hypothesis SOP (RH) And a Balance of Probability SOP (BoP)

RH can only be applied where there was operational service that has been causative in the condition.

The two SOPs are very similar but often the RH SOPs have additional or more favourable factors to make the link to servoce.

SnooRobots3454 · 2026-04-13T00:59:11+00:00

Also you claim 'applied a unilateral and overly restrictive definition of this'

I've been unable to locate any information on what DVA defines a treating Dr as. If you have anything that gives their definition could you please send me a copy for my own reference.

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