This Part provides compensation for the cost of treatment for injuries or diseases of certain current and former members and dependants of deceased members.
Under this Part, the Commission can provide current and former members with compensation for the cost of treatment for service injuries or diseases instead of providing the treatment under Part 3 or under the Defence Force Regulations 1952 .
Treatment can be compensated under this Part even if the person obtains the treatment before the Commission determines that the person is entitled to the treatment under Part 3 or if the person dies after receiving the treatment.
A claim for compensation must be made under section 319 in respect of a person to be entitled to the compensation.
A person who is entitled to compensation under this Part might also be entitled to compensation under Part 4 for costs incurred in travelling to obtain the treatment.
Compensation for costs incurred in treating an aggravated injury or disease might not be paid if the aggravation or material contribution ceases.