Section 53 — Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986: Fringe benefits and treatment at Departmental expense for certain service pensioners

(1) If a person is eligible for fringe benefits, benefits and concessions of various kinds may be made available to the person by the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments and authorities and local authorities. Note: If a person is eligible for fringe benefits in accordance with this Division, benefits and concessions under the National Health Act 1953 may be made available to the person. (2) If: (a) a veteran is receiving an age or invalidity service pension; and (b) the veteran satisfies the conditions in section 53D; the veteran may be entitled to certain medical treatment at Departmental expense. (3) Section 85 provides further treatment entitlements for veterans.