Linwood and Repatriation Commission (Veterans’ entitlements)

The applicant, Linwood, sought review of a decision by the Repatriation Commission concerning a pension in respect of a psychiatric condition. The matter came before Deputy President Bernard J McCabe of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the Repatriation Commission's decision to accept liability for the applicant's psychiatric condition, with a specific date of effect, should be affirmed. The applicant also raised criticisms regarding the rate at which their pension should be paid, which was a separate matter then before the Veterans’ Review Board.

Deputy President McCabe affirmed the Commission's decision to accept liability for the applicant's psychiatric condition with a date of effect of 14 September 2012. The Tribunal noted that it was not appropriate to express a view on the rate of pension, as that question was pending before the Veterans’ Review Board. The proceedings were concluded with the affirmation of the Commission's liability decision.