Rehabilitation and compensation

DVA is responsible for administering claims for compensation and rehabilitation under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRCA), the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and the Defence Act 1903 for members and former members of the Australian Defence Force.

Service before 1 July 2004

If you are claiming for a condition related to service before 1 July 2004, you are likely to be covered by the SRCA.

Service on or after 1 July 2004

If you are claiming for a condition related to service on or after 1 July 2004, you will be covered under the MRCA. 

See also:

• Pensions & compensation for benefits available under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)
• Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Information Booklet (PDF 455KB) (RTF 504KB) 

See factsheet: Comparison of SRCA and VEA (MCS02) (PDF 114 kB)

Which Act applies to me?

See: Which Act applies in this Serving members section