Time for applying for certain benefits
112 Time for applying for certain benefits
An application for bereavement payment under section 98AA in respect of a deceased veteran must be made within 12 months after the death of the veteran.
An application for loss of earnings allowance for a period in respect of which a person has suffered a loss of salary or wages, or loss of earnings on his or her own account, as set out in subsection 108(2), (3), (4) or (5), shall be made within 12 months after the commencement of that period.
An application made to the Commission for the grant of:
bereavement payment under section 98AA; or
loss of earnings allowance;
after the expiration of the period applicable to the application by virtue of subsection (1A) or (2), as the case requires, is of no force or effect.
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