Disturbance allowance

**Lizard_Lips** · 17-08-2009, 09:10

Hi all, I've recently moved out of my SFA into my own home. As far as I was aware I'm not entitled to any DA however, another bloke who has done the same thing recently has applied and been given DA.

Was this a mistake him getting it or have I been left down the garden path?

**BIPOLAR77** · 17-08-2009, 09:28

was it on posting or change of assignment?

Or purely a mid term move?

**jt9563** · 17-08-2009, 09:32

no DA for 1st setting up of home.

You may wish to tell your friend before it catches up with him.

**Elsie_Tanner** · 17-08-2009, 10:12

As he has moved from an SFA he has already set up first home.

Only DA on assignment/posting - so if a mid tour move then no entitlement to DA.

**BIPOLAR77** · 17-08-2009, 10:15

Originally Posted by jt9563

no DA for 1st setting up of home.

You may wish to tell your friend before it catches up with him.

RTFQ

**jt9563** · 17-08-2009, 10:16

DOH

**jt9563** · 17-08-2009, 10:18

in which case;

So long as the property you are moving to is an RWA (you commute to work from it) you can claim Disturbance allowance without a posting order.

Edit, assuming it's a service reason, eg family growth, comp, medical etc.