KSC Law resources
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Guides, explainers and case commentary for veterans, first responders and their families. Written by our expert team, grouped by the type of claim you are looking at.
DVA claims
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Compensation, healthcare and support for service related conditions. The largest area we work in, covering MRCA, DRCA and VEA claims from first lodgement through to appeal.
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DVA claims and payout calculator
How a DVA claim works, what it can pay, and a free calculator built on published rates.
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DVA medical conditions
Condition by condition guides. How each is assessed, the evidence that matters, and what may follow.
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DVA cards and eligibility
Gold, white or orange? Which card covers you, what it includes, and who else in your family may be covered.
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Knocked back by DVA?
The appeal pathway explained, the time limits that apply, and a two minute checker for your options.
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DVA Thoracic Spondylosis: Claims and Impairment Points
Years of carrying weight take a toll on the spine, and the mid-back cops its share. Thoracic spondylosis, the wear-and-tear arthritis of…
DVA Eye and Sight Impairment: Claims, Eye Care and Glasses
Failing eyesight is easy to write off as just getting older. But for many veterans, eye conditions trace back to service, sun…
Digestive System Conditions and DVA Claims
Reflux, a stomach that never settles, ulcers, irritable bowel, a lot of veterans live with gut problems and never connect them to…
Commonwealth Super
CSC invalidity and superannuation
Invalidity benefits through DFRDB, MilitarySuper and ADF Cover. Classification, medical discharge, reclassification and pension arrears for current and former ADF members.
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CSC claims explained
Which scheme covers you, how invalidity classification works, and what it can mean for your income.
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Understanding CSC Superannuation Claims for Australian Veterans
Managing your CSC pension and military superannuation shouldn’t become an added burden. First and foremost, your wellbeing should be the priority. The…
Military Discharge and Qualifying for a Pension
Leaving the ADF is a major life shift. It is a change in structure, identity, routine and community. When your discharge is…
Understanding CSC Pension for Veterans: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the CSC pension for veterans and its entitlements can feel more complicated than it should. There’s paperwork, unfamiliar terminology and a…
TPD claims
Total and permanent disability
Insurance cover held inside most Australian super funds, payable as a lump sum when illness or injury permanently stops you working. Often held without people realising.
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TPD claims explained
How the disability definitions work, what a payout involves, and the cover you may already hold.
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TPD claims for depression
Depression can stop you working, and a claim can follow. How insurers assess it and what evidence counts.
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Mental Health and PTSD TPD Claims
A PTSD TPD claim is treated the same as any other, because TPD cover is not only for physical injury. Psychological injury,…
Claiming TPD Through Your Super
Claiming TPD through super is the usual path, because most TPD cover is not a standalone policy you buy, it sits inside…
How Much is a TPD Payout?
How much is a TPD payout? There is no single figure, because the amount comes from the insurance cover held inside your…
ADF abuse
Abuse during ADF service
Compensation pathways for abuse experienced during service, covering redress, civil claims and DVA permanent impairment. Handled with discretion, at whatever pace suits you.
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ADF abuse claims
Your options explained. Three pathways, what each involves, and how to begin a confidential conversation.
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Case commentary
Legal and case commentary
Court decisions, tribunal rulings and law reform that affect veterans and first responders, and what each development means in practice.
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Defence Fined Over Psychosocial Hazards: What this Landmark Case Means for Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace
DVA claims and compensation matters don’t exist in isolation. They sit alongside injury, illness, transition, family pressures and uncertainty about the future….
Elisha v Vision Australia: What the Verdict Could Mean for DVA Claims
In late 2024, the High Court of Australia handed down its decision in Elisha v Vision Australia — a case already described…
What is the 50:50 rule in Queensland, and how does KSC Law’s 91:9 model help veterans keep more?
If you’ve ever wondered what the 50:50 rule in Queensland is, you’re not alone. Most people look it up for one reason:…
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