How and when can DVA help me?
When can DVA offer assistance to me as a current member of the ADF?
If you have been injured or have suffered an illness which you believe relates to your defence service, you can lodge a claim at any time during or after your ADF service. If liability is accepted, you become eligible to receive benefits.
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What can DVA offer to assist me as a current member of the ADF?
There are a range of benefits that are available if you have suffered a loss that is directly related to your accepted service injury or disease. Some of these benefits include:
- permanent impairment payments
- incapacity payments
- household services
- attendant care
- aids and modifications
- access to VVCS–Veterans' and Veterans' Families Counselling Service
- access to the MRCA Education and Training Scheme.
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Do I have to be ill or injured as a result of overseas service to get assistance from DVA?
No. You may be entitled to receive benefits under the under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRCA) and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) if you are injured during peacetime service.
Does DVA provide compensation to all ill or injured serving members?
No. Compensation is only payable if certain criteria are met. Compensation entitlements are not automatic.
'Does DVA provide Rehabilitation to all ill or injured serving members? '
No. Rehabilitation for serving members is provided by the ADF Rehabilitation Program (ADFRP).
However, some rehabilitation service can be provided to eligible ADF members, by DVA, in specific circumstances where the member has an accepted claim for a service related injury, relating to the provision of household services, aids and modifications and attendant care.
Is there any help for reserve members?
Members of the ADF reserves are covered for compensation purposes in the event of injury, disease or illness that occurred due to reserve service.
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