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Department of Veterans' Affairs file number identifier AAXXNNNN[A]

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Definition

A combination of alphanumeric characters that identify a Department of Veterans' Affairs customer.

Representation

Data Type String
Format AAXXNNNN[A]
Maximum character length 9

Comments

Guide for use:

1st character is the state code (an alphanumeric character) - N, V, Q, W, S or T for the appropriate state/territory. Australian Capital Territory is included in New South Wales (N) and Northern Territory with South Australia (S).

Next 7 characters are the file number, made up of:
War code + numeric digits, where:
if War code is 1 alphanumeric character, add 6 numeric characters (ANNNNNN)
if War code is 2 alphanumeric characters, add 5 numeric characters (AANNNNN)
if War code is 3 alphanumeric characters, add 4 numeric characters (AAANNNN)

9th character is the segment link (an alphanumeric character) which represent members related to the veteran. The alphanumeric code is generated in the order that cards are issued. For example A, B, C, D etc.

CAUTIONARY NOTE: For veterans the 9th character is left blank.

References


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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