DVA Mental Health Claims

Navigating a DVA mental health claim can feel overwhelming, particularly when you are already managing symptoms or uncertainty about what is required.

This is a structured reporting service for DVA mental health Liability and Permanent Impairment (PI) claims. The focus is on preparing accurate, clinically sound assessments aligned with DVA requirements. There is no out-of-pocket cost to the veteran.

Comprehensive assessment establishes diagnosis and documents functional impact for DVA claims.

Grounded in an understanding of ADF roles, service culture, and service-related stressors

Reports structured to meet DVA requirements for Liability and PI claims, including relevant Statement of Principles.

What is Included

Mental health liability (diagnostic) and Permanent Impairment (PI) assessments and reports
Comprehensive clinical assessment establishing diagnosis in line with DSM-5-TR criteria
Detailed documentation of symptom history, service-related factors, and functional impact across work, relationships, and daily life
Reports prepared in accordance with relevant Statements of Principles and DVA requirements
Direct lodgement of completed reports with DVA
Communication with treating providers, advocates, or DVA delegates where required
Optional brief follow-up if clarification is requested during the review process

All appointments are conducted via secure telehealth.

How it Works

Initial Review

Referrals, DVA correspondence, and previous reports are reviewed prior to your appointment to streamline the assessment.

Clinical Assessment

One or more structured telehealth appointments explore current symptoms, psychosocial history, functional impact, and relevant service-related experiences at a manageable pace.

Report Preparation

Reports are prepared using DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and informed by relevant Statements of Principles, clearly documenting diagnosis, symptom progression, service-related factors, and functional impact.

Lodgement with DVA

Completed reports are lodged directly with DVA, reducing the need for you to manage paperwork or correspondence.

Optional Follow-Up

A brief check-in is available if clarification or additional information is requested while your claim is under review.

This service can support you at different stages of the claims process, including starting a claim, responding to requests for further information, or updating documentation for an existing claim.

Clinical Expertise

This service is delivered by a Clinical Psychologist specialising in veteran mental health, with focused experience in DVA compensation reporting.

Assessments are conducted with a clear understanding of service-related mental health conditions and how they are evaluated within the DVA framework.

Collaboration with veteran-focused GPs, psychiatrists, advocates, and allied health providers supports coordinated and clinically sound reporting.

Next Steps

A referral from your GP is required to proceed with a DVA mental health assessment.

Appointments are conducted via secure telehealth, and the reporting process is explained clearly from the outset so you know what to expect.