Invalidity Pension Reclassification
Veterans who have already been classified as invalids under CSC receive a pension based on their classification: Class A (at least 60% incapacity for civil employment), Class B (30 to 59% incapacity), or Class C (below 30% incapacity). The classification directly determines the level of ongoing income benefits.
If your condition has deteriorated since your original determination, or if your original classification didn't accurately reflect your incapacity, you may be entitled to reclassification to a higher class. Reclassification to Class B or Class A can result in substantially higher ongoing income.
Reclassification applications require current medical evidence demonstrating the change in your condition and its impact on your capacity for civil employment.
Who is eligible
You have an existing invalidity classification under MSBS, DFRDB, or ADF Super
Your condition has deteriorated since your original classification
Medical evidence supports a higher incapacity rating than your current classification
Your incapacity for civil employment meets the threshold for the higher class being sought
How it works
Review Current Classification
We review your current classification and the basis on which it was made to understand whether reclassification is viable.
Gather Medical Evidence
We work with your treating practitioners to gather current medical evidence demonstrating your incapacity for civil employment.
Lodge Reclassification Application
We prepare and lodge the reclassification application with CSC and manage the process through to determination.
How Clear Path helps
We review your current classification and assess whether reclassification to a higher class is viable
We brief your treating practitioners on what evidence CSC needs for a reclassification application
We prepare the formal reclassification submission to CSC
We manage CSC's correspondence and any requests for further information
Common questions
What is the income difference between classes?
Class A provides the highest benefit level, generally a pension equal to a significant percentage of your final salary with CPI indexation. Class B provides a reduced benefit. Class C provides a lower lump sum or nominal pension depending on the scheme. The exact difference depends on your scheme and when you separated. The income implications of reclassification can be substantial.
Can DVA compensation affect my invalidity pension?
DVA compensation and CSC invalidity pensions are separate entitlements. In most cases having both doesn't reduce either, but there are some interactions that depend on your specific circumstances and the type of DVA payment involved. We advise on this during our initial review.
How often can I apply for reclassification?
There is no set limit on the number of times you can apply for reclassification. However, CSC will expect to see medical evidence showing a genuine deterioration in your condition since the last determination. Applying without strong supporting evidence is unlikely to succeed.
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