Table of Contents
- Question 1
- What service do you believe should qualify a member of the NZDF for veterans’ entitlements?
- Question 2
- Do you think civilians should be entitled to veteran’s entitlements if they perform the same service as members of the Armed Forces?
- Question 3
- Which injuries occurring while a person is on eligible service should be covered by a veteran’s entitlement scheme?
- Question 4
- What do you think is the best method of compensation payment for eligible veterans—a lump sum or fortnightly pension payments?
- Question 5
- Should the Government provide veterans free or discounted travel around the country?
- Question 6
- Do you think the new veterans’ Act should provide rehabilitation?
- Question 7
- What do you think rehabilitation should include?
- Question 8
- Should a veteran be required to undertake rehabilitation before receiving compensation for a disability?
- Question 9
- What needs do you have as a veteran that can be addressed through case management?
- Question 10
- Should there be more assistance for veterans when they are transitioning out of the military?
- Question 11
- What is the best way to support veterans transitioning to civilian employment?
- Question 12
- Considering the health care support that New Zealand provides every citizen through ACC and the health system, is it important that veterans are provided extra medical benefits?
- Question 13
- Have you thought about your ongoing health care needs after leaving the NZDF?
- Question 14
- What specific health concerns do you have, if any?
- Question 15
- Does the government have a responsibility to provide health care for veterans for accepted disabilities?
- Question 16
- Should veterans be provided full medical care, regardless of whether the conditions are related to service?
- Question 17
- When should full medical start?
- Question 18
- What improvements could be made to the current health care of veterans?
- Question 19
- Do you see the three veterans’ residential homes as having a role in the provision of health care to veterans in the future?
- Question 20
- If you see the three veterans’ residential homes having a role in the provision of health care for veterans in the future, in what way?
- Question 21
- What do you think is the purpose of entitlements for surviving partners?
- Question 22
- Who should be eligible for (surviving spouse) entitlements?
- Question 23
- In the event of a veteran’s death, what should their partner and children be entitled to?
- Question 24
- Should there be separate provision for young dependents of deceased veterans?
- Question 25
- Should provisions for young dependents be included in the entitlements for surviving partners?
- Question 26
- Is there a real need to provide for dependents other than partners or children?
- Question 27
- How might assistance be best provided in a practical way for any claim being made after a veteran has died?
- Question 28
- Should there be ongoing research and monitoring of the medical needs and health of veterans?
- Question 29
- If you had the option, would you want to have your service history, medical history, and entitlements on a micro-chipped card that could be read by medical professionals?
This page was last reviewed on 21 July 2009, and is current.