Welfare Column Archive
November 2004

Welfare & Pensions updates from RNZRSA Senior Advisory Officer Margaret Snow.

Hearing Loss – A Reprise For Those Who Did Not Hear It Before
Most Veterans have a good idea that they can claim for hearing loss due to their War Service, but what about those of you who were conscripted to do Compulsory Military Training, can you make a claim?

Cancer
If you believe that there is a link between your cancer and your Service you should make an application for a War Disablement Pension.

Agent Orange and Vietnam
For a number of reasons many Vietnam Veterans are not members of the RSA, but that does not mean that we do not provide them with the help and support they need.

Christmas
This is the last RSA Review before Christmas. I would like to wish you all the compliments of the season.

Driver Testing Tips
If getting to an LTSA driver licensing agent because of distance, mobility or time is a problem for you – the Land Transport Safety Authority’s new telephone and internet booking service could be the solution.

Older Driver Licensing Review Announced
The older driver licensing system, which requires people, aged 80 and over to renew their licence every two years is to be reviewed, Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven announced on 17 October 2004.