The ADF Entitlements's Podcast

This episode will covering the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Civilian Qualifications.
 
 During this episode I will be discussing;
 
 What is RPL,
 What qualifications you can obtain, 
 Why you may want to gain RPL, 
 Who is eligible, 
 The RPL process, 
 How much does it all cost (compare between providers), and,
 my personal recommendations.

3CIR: https://www.3cir.com/
Churchill Education: https://www.churchilleducation.edu.au/
CLET: https://www.clet.edu.au/

ADO Service Record: 1800 DEFENCE 

This episode will covering the Provisional Access to Medical Treatment (PAMT) Trial.

I will cover what the PAMT trial is, what are the requirements to be part of this trial, what conditions are being covered, what treatment is covered under the trial and my personal opinion about the trial. 

Conditions currently being covered;

1. Achilles Tendinopathy and Bursitis
2. Chondromalacia Patella
3. Cut, Stab, Abrasion and Laceration
4. Dislocation
5. Fracture
6. Internal Derangement of the Knee
7. Intervertebral Disc Prolapse
8. Joint Instability
9. Labral Tear
10. Lumbar Spondylosis
11. Non-melanotic Malignant Neoplasm of the Skin
12. Osteoarthritis
13. Plantar Fasciitis
14. Rotator Cuff Syndrome
15. Sensorineural Hearing Loss
16. Shin Splints
17. Solar Keratosis
18. Sprain and Strain
19. Thoracic Spondylosis
20. Tinnitus

DVA Website: https://www.dva.gov.au/providers/provider-news/provisional-access-medical-treatment-trial-veterans

DVA Number: 13 32 54

This episode is audio taken from the Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W3W3gja_K4

During this video, I will be discussing DVA incapacity payments, what it is, why it exist and how it can benefit current, ex-serving and reservist members.

On Base Advisors: https://www.dva.gov.au/serving-member...

MRC08 Factsheet: https://www.dva.gov.au/factsheet-mrc08-incapacity-work

Incapacity Payment Obligations: https://www.dva.gov.au/benefits-and-payments/compensation/incapacity-payments-your-obligations

Needs Assessment: https://www.dva.gov.au/factsheet-mrc34-needs-assessment

Claim for Incapacity for Service/Work Webform: https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/dvaforms/D1360.pdf

In this episode I am trying something new, the plan is to have veterans and active service members on to reflect on their time in defence and provide advice for the ADF community.

If you would like to appear on the show please feel free to contact me on the ADF Entitlements FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490718238157646/

DVA Phone Number: 1800 555 254

Support the show (http://Paypal.me/adfentitlements)

This episode I will talk about my own personal benefits I found having a dog (non-psychiatric), what is a psychiatric assistance dog, if you are eligible, how long will it takes to be allocated a dog, why DVA may deny you access to a psychiatric assistance dog, what are your obligations and what financial assistance you will receive.

DVA: https://www.dva.gov.au/health-and-treatment/injury-or-health-treatments/mental-health-care/psychiatric-assistance-dogs

News Story: https://www.miragenews.com/veterans-take-home-their-assistance-dogs/

DVA Phone Number: 1800 555 254

This episode will cover needs assessments from DVA followed by a discussion with Dr Kerry about what to expect during a permanent impairment assessment. I will cover what needs assessments are, how they are carried out, how to lodge a claim, how to maximise benefits from a needs assessment, when you can self initiate a needs assessment and what happens after you complete a needs assessment.

The second section of this podcast is a discussion with Dr Kerry who will use her experience as a uniformed defence doctor about what to expect during a DVA permanent impairment assessment.

Donations: https://www.paypal.me/adfentitlements

ADF Entitlements FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490718238157646/

Needs Assessments: https://www.dva.gov.au/financial-support/compensation-claims/needs-assessment

Permanent Impairement:https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-5-permanent-impairment

Guide to the Assessment of Rates of Veterans' Pensions:https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/garp5.pdf   
DVA Number: 1800 555 254

This episode will cover how to make a claim for initial liability from DVA followed by a discussion with Dr Kerry about what to expect from a DVA assessment. I will cover my own experience, what you need to do before making a claim online, how to lodge a claim, what does it mean to lodge a claim online, what happens after submitting a claim online and some facebook group questions.

The second section of this podcast is a discussion with Dr Kerry who will use her experience as a uniformed defence doctor about what to expect during a DVA claims assessment.

Step by step how to lodge a claim online: https://youtu.be/hAo4AOcgu2M 

Base Advisors: https://www.dva.gov.au/serving-member

RSL Contacts: http://rslnational.org/

MyGov And Myservice Youtube Instruction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9zJlC8A6W4

D0904: https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/dvaforms/d0904.pdf

DRMA SOPs: http://www.rma.gov.au/sops/

Requesting medical documents https://www.defence.gov.au/records/ExService.asp

Veteran Health Checks: https://at-ease.dva.gov.au/professionals/assessment-treatment/veteran-health-check

Provisional access to medical treatment: https://www.dva.gov.au/providers/provider-news/provisional-access-medical-treatment-trial-veterans

DVA Phone Number: 1800 555 254

This episode will cover household services funded by DVA. I will cover my own personal experience, what is a meaningful engagement activity, how do I become eligible, how to apply, what sort of meaningful engagement activities you can access and questions collected from the ADF Entitlements Facebook page.

Reference: 

https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/62-overview-psychosocial-rehabilitation

https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/66-monitoring-and-managing-psychosocial-rehabilitation-services

https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/62-overview-psychosocial-rehabilitation/621-case-studies

DVA Phone Number: 1800 555 254

This episode I will be covering household services funded by DVA. I will cover my own personal experience, what are the requirements to apply, how to apply, what services can be offered and questions collected from the ADF Entitlements Facebook page.

Reference: https://www.dva.gov.au/health-and-treatment/care-home-or-aged-care/household-services

DVA Phone Number: 1800 555 254

This episode focuses on tertiary sponsorship from DVA. I will cover my own personal experience, what types of study you can apply for, the process to apply, what DVA will actually cover, how this affects your allowances (CSC pensions and incapacity payments) and questions collected from the ADF Entitlements facebook page.