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Joint Working Group on Concerns of Viet Nam Veterans
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference - Chair of the Joint Working Group
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Terms of Reference
Purpose
To recommend to Government, for its consideration, a package of actions and procedures to address the health and well being needs of Vietnam Veterans and their families and to develop a historical record of New Zealander’s service in Vietnam.
Issues to be considered
- Public recognition of veterans’ service in Vietnam and exposure to a toxic environment.
- The range and availability of assistance to address health and well-being concerns and the extension of assistance to families.
- The status of the Reeves and McLeod reports.
- Knowledge of Medallic recognition of service.
- The adequacy of the War Pensions Act coverage in relation to exposure to a toxic environment.
- The impact of any actions or decisions on other veterans’ groups.
- Process for consulting with veterans and family members.
- Writing up the anecdotal stories of veterans as part of developing the background record.
- Consideration of the formation of a national register
To examine
- 2004 Select Committee Report
- Propositions put to Government by veterans’ groups
- Any other material that might be relevant.
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