Free treatment is good, but it’s not the whole story
Free treatment is good, but it’s not the whole story
Your White Card treats it. A claim recognises it. It might be worth looking into.
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Many veterans have skin cancers treated on a DVA White Card through Non Liability Health Care. That treatment pays the bills, but it stops there.
A claim is different. It asks DVA to accept that your service caused the condition. If it is accepted, it may open the door to more support for you and your family.
Many veterans are unaware of the recent legislation and policy changes, so it may be worth revisiting your claim status with DVA. Everyone’s service is different, whether you served full time, as a Nasho or in the Reserves, so it’s worth checking where you stand.
Getting Help
Getting Help
An Advocate with many ExService Organisation (ESO) may be able to help you lodge a claim at no cost. Your local RSL, or ESO (such as Solider On) can put you in touch with one. There are also other options open too - you can even submit claims without the support of another but it always nice to have someone supporting you who undertsands the system and supports you.
Veteran Nursing is an independent community nursing provider for DVA clients. We share this because we see it every week, and we want veterans and health providers to know the options.
This tool provided general information only.
Not advice and not a DVA decision. Only DVA can decide a claim.
Why this matters
Why this matters
Many veterans don’t think of themselves as eligible for anything. They didn’t deploy, had a “normal” job, or think DVA is for other people. So when skin cancer turns up years later, it gets treated like any other health problem, and no one asks about their service.
That can mean missing out on free treatment, support for other conditions, and having their service recognised. Here’s a real example.
Heres a real example
The veteran served six years in the Army through the 1980s and 90s. He never deployed. His postings were in the south, around Melbourne, Adelaide and Kapooka, working as a radio operator and technician.
In the last few years he had BCCs removed from his neck and forehead, paid through Medicare and private health insurance. His GP never knew to ask about his service, and he didn’t know DVA could help.
It came up by chance, in a casual conversation with me.
I told him with his service, he may have been able to get free cancer treatment on a White Card with DVA. He lodged claims himself for the skin cancer (and tinnitus) and it was accepted.
Now his White Card covers treatment for both, including medications and aids, and he received some compensation.
He did it himself, but most veterans may find it easier with an Advocate’s support.
Everyone’s service is different. It’s worth checking where you stand.
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