Understand why DVA does not pay a fixed amount for anxiety, depression or PTSD and what evidence can support liability and permanent impairment.
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DVA Claims ProcessLearn how DVA compensation is calculated in 2026, including impairment points, lifestyle ratings, payment choices and key checks before accepting an offer.
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DVA Claims ProcessFrom 1 July 2026, the way veterans’ compensation claims are decided in Australia changed. The three separate Acts that governed claims for decades have been brought under a single ongoing scheme, an improved version of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA). This is the biggest change to veterans’ compensation in a generation, and
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DVA Claims ProcessLeaving the Australian Defence Force (ADF) due to a medical discharge is a significant life transition. For many veterans, this change comes with uncertainty, especially when it comes to financial security. Understanding your entitlements is crucial to ensuring you receive the compensation and support you deserve. In this blog, we break down ADF discharge entitlements,
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The DVA system runs on acronyms. MRCA, DRCA, VEA, SoP, PI, SRDP, the alphabet soup is enough to make anyone’s eyes glaze over, and it gets in the way of understanding what you are actually entitled to. This is a plain-English glossary of the terms veterans actually run into, grouped so you can find what
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Documentation is the quiet thing that makes or breaks a DVA claim. The strongest claims are rarely the ones with the worst injuries, they are the ones with the clearest evidence. And the earlier you start gathering it, the better placed you will be when it counts. This guide covers what to document, the records
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Almost every DVA claim stands or falls on one thing: a clear, correct diagnosis. It is the foundation everything else is built on, and getting it right early can be the difference between a smooth claim and a frustrating one. This guide explains why the diagnosis matters so much, how to get it recorded properly,
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Consider Mary’s situation: The improvement in Mary’s case comes from a fundamental difference in how permanent impairment is evaluated: If you have multiple service-related conditions that individually fall below the 10% DRCA threshold, you may soon qualify for compensation that was previously unavailable to you. The Vets Act closes the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)
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The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) evaluates service-related conditions for the DVA permanent impairment process using the Guide to Determining Impairment and Compensation (GARP M). It steps veterans through eligibility, calculation, payment options, and appeals. The two main elements of assessment are: Together, these ratings determine whether you qualify (minimum 10 impairment points under MRCA)
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The maximum DVA payout for veterans who reach 80 impairment points under MRCA is $580,834.95 as a lump sum. Veterans can choose to receive this amount as a full lump sum payment, weekly payments, or a combination of both. Regardless of the chosen payment structure, all payments are tax-free. However, veterans are encouraged to seek
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