How to troubleshoot common errors in MyService

When using MyService, you may experience errors that you can resolve yourself.

The following instructions can support you if you are:

• experiencing errors when registering for MyService
• experiencing errors when submitting claims
• having trouble accessing MyService

If you cannot resolve the issue yourself, contact us.

If you are having trouble accessing MyService through myGov, refer to myGov sign in help | myGov

Part A: Errors when registering for MyService

Step 1: Only register if you are new to DVA

When setting up a MyService account, if you are new to DVA we recommend you complete the online registration to get an activation code.

If you have a DVA record (e.g. if you’ve previously submitted a claim with us), call us at 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372) to get an activation code. If you have a record and attempt to complete the online registration, you are likely to experience errors. If you encounter these errors, contact us.

Step 2: Ensure your identity documents match the details you’ve entered

If you are new to DVA and are completing the online registration, ensure the proof of identity documents you provide are an exact match to the personal details you enter. This includes details like your:

• surname – if you have changed your name ensure you provide up to date identity documents that reflect this
• middle name – if you have one, ensure the identity documents you provide contain your full middle name and not just the initial
• address – if using an identity document that contains your address (e.g. driver license), ensure it is up to date.

For step-by-step instructions, go to How to set up a MyService account.

Part B: Errors when submitting claims

Step 1 – Check the information you have entered is valid

If the error you are experiencing is occurring while you are attempting to complete an action in MyService, check the information you have entered is valid:

Date fields

Ensure you use the date format dd/mm/yyyy.

Where available, select the date from the calendar. Entering the date manually in these fields can cause errors.

Phone number fields

Ensure only numbers are entered. 
Use the phone number format 0400 000 000 (mobile) or 03 0000 0000 (landline).

• For landline numbers, include the area code.
• Do not include brackets, dashes or other characters.

Text fields

Ensure only valid characters are entered.

• If possible, type your text in a single paragraph without using the return key.
• Do not exceed the allowable limit of characters.
• If you copy and paste any information into a text field, check and remove any hidden characters which may have copied over. This includes carriage returns, paragraph markers or trailing spaces at the end of the text. Otherwise, type directly into the text box.
• Check for special characters like brackets, slashes, hashtags and @ symbols, as these may create errors in some fields. Generally, standard punctuation, like full stops and commas are fine.

If you continue to experience an issue and you are submitting a claim, you may like to type the information into a separate document and upload this as an attachment to your claim.

• In the text box, please reference the uploaded document using the title.
• Once you have submitted your claim, find it in your Claims list and select Add documents. Upload your document in the Other field.
• Please note that MyService only accepts PDF, JPEG and PNG file types, and a maximum file size of 50MB. Note: other file types can generally be converted to PDFs by exporting / saving / printing to PDF and then uploaded in the PDF format.

Using autofill

Certain fields, particularly address fields, may offer the option to autofill your details. If you use your browser's autofill feature, check that all details are correct before you continue.

Browser autofill may not fill in every MyService field correctly, particularly postcode fields. If an error occurs, re-enter the information manually.

Part C: Trouble accessing MyService

Step 1 – Check for scheduled outages

If you are unable to access MyService, it may be because of a scheduled upgrade causing a temporary outage.

We try to schedule these outages overnight to avoid disruptions. Check for outages listed on:

• About MyService
• DVA's social media channels:
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)

Step 2 – Check your browser and device

If the error states you are unable to access MyService yet there is no scheduled outage, check your browser and device.

Clear your browsing history and cache

Issues can arise when browsing history and cache are full. Clear your history and cache based on instructions relevant to your default browser:

• Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
• Safari browser - Apple Support
• Firefox browser - Firefox Help
• Google Chrome - Google Account Help

Ensure your browser is up to date

Browser issues can occur if your browser is not up to date. While most default settings have updates set to occur automatically, you can check for manual updates in your browser settings:

• Microsoft Edge update settings - Microsoft Support
• Update to the latest version of Safari - Apple Support
• Update Firefox to the latest release - Firefox Help
• Update Google Chrome - Google Chrome Help

Change browser

Use a different web browser.

Turn off VPN

If you use a Virtual Private Network (VPN), turn it off while accessing MyService.

Change device

If possible, sign in to MyService using a different device.

Step 3 - Be mindful of automatic sign out due to inactivity

Errors can occur or your information can be lost if you are signed out of MyService before you can save your progress.

To protect your privacy and data, MyService automatically signs you out of your account after:

• 60 minutes of inactivity when accessed through myGov
• 30 minutes of inactivity when accessed through PRODA and MyOrg.

Five minutes prior to reaching the time limit, a pop-up message will appear with a countdown timer. This alerts you that you will be signed out once the timer is up, unless you select to either Stay signed in or Sign out.

Taking an action in MyService such as selecting Save and next or Previous will reset the sign out timeframe.

Part D: Contact us about the error or issue

If you have worked through these troubleshooting options and are still experiencing an error or issue in MyService, contact us.

You can:

• Call us on 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)
• Use the Help feature in MyService to send us a message or request a call
  • This is located on the right side of every MyService screen, in the top corner for desktops and the bottom corner for mobiles
• Complete a contact form at General enquiries

Be sure to state the date, time, frequency and location of the error.