Compensation payment rates for DRCA and the Defence Act

This page provides the current rates of compensation benefits that may be payable under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Defence Act 1903.

Note: All rates of compensation in this page are current from 1 July 2026. Rates should be checked with DVA for any changes after that date.

Permanent Impairment (DRCA)

Maximum non economic loss lump sum - $91,466.44

Maximum lump sum - $243,910.36

Incapacity payment (DRCA)

First 45 weeks - 100% of normal earnings

Subsequently - 75% of normal earnings

Lump sum redemption level - $152.50

Financial advice compensation (Defence Act)

Maximum - $2,198.25

Severe Injury Adjustment (Defence Act)

Maximum - $104,256.34

Additional amount for each dependent child - $111,456.73

Household services (DRCA)

Maximum per week - $609.74

Attendant Care services (DRCA)

Maximum per week - $609.74

Compensation following death for dependants

Maximum lump sum (DRCA) -

Additional Death Benefit (Defence Act) - $75,829.14

Dependent child

Compensation following death lump sum (Defence Act) - $111,456.73

Compensation following death weekly payment (DRCA) - $188.89

Funeral Expenses (DRCA)

Maximum - $15,530.09