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Fix this textThe new Veterans' Entitlements Act (VEA) is now the
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Fix this textHe said that Defence personnel
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Fix this text"All such personnel are now eligi-
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Fix this text"The VEA also provides for the
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Fix this textPictured above is Derek Volker, Department
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Fix this textRGH Concord grounds
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