Compensation claims

Let us know if you have an injury or health condition that relates to your service. You need to submit a claim to access medical care and other support. Apply for extra compensation if your injury or health condition caused permanent impairment.

Our commitment to you

This page provides information about what you can expect from DVA when you submit a compensation claim.

Making a claim for a service-related condition

Find out what you need to do when you submit a claim for a service-related condition

Claim processing times

As more veterans access our services, we have seen a big increase in the number of compensation claims. We are working on reducing wait times. Find out what to expect.

Claims if you were injured before 1 July 2004

The benefits you can access and claims for health care you can make if you served before this date

Claims if you were injured after 30 June 2004

We can help you if you have an injury and while you are waiting for us to approve your claim

What to know about multiple claims

Find out our pay limits on illness, injury or death if you get money elsewhere for the same reason

Catastrophic injury or disease

These definitions may help you if you are claiming under the MRCA or the DRCA

Free services that may help you

Access free support while we assess your claim

Claims for reservists

If you are a reserve member, you can receive the same benefits as a permanent ADF member

Needs assessment

An assessment to determine what support you need

Claims for F-111 workers

Find out how to claim for compensation if you served as an F-111 worker

Claims for nuclear test or bomb site exposure

Get help if you were at or near British nuclear tests in Australia or in occupying forces in Japan

Claims for certain submarine special operations

You may be eligible for benefits under the VEA if you served on certain submarine operations

Claims for cadets and their officers and instructors

You may be eligible for benefits under the MRCA if you are injured during service

Laws that cover claims

Which laws cover your care and benefits will depend on when you served and your type of service 

To seek damages

What to do if we, or others, caused you to lose money you might normally get under laws we manage