Compensation payment rates for DRCA and the Defence Act
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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 2023. Rates should be checked with DVA for any changes after that date.
Permanent Impairment (DRCA)
Maximum non economic loss lump sum - $82,823.06
Maximum lump sum - $220,861.39
Incapacity payment (DRCA)
First 45 weeks - 100% of normal earnings
Subsequently - 75% of normal earnings
Lump sum redemption level - $138.09
Financial advice compensation (Defence Act)
Maximum - $1,990.52
Severe Injury Adjustment (Defence Act)
Maximum - $94,404.35
Additional amount for each dependent child - $100,143.27
Household services (DRCA)
Maximum per week - $552.12
Attendant Care services (DRCA)
Maximum per week - $552.12
Compensation following death for dependants
Maximum lump sum (DRCA) - $617,130.59
Additional Death Benefit (Defence Act) - $68,132.07
Dependent child
Compensation following death lump sum (Defence Act) - $100,143.27
Compensation following death weekly payment (DRCA) - $169.72
Funeral Expenses (DRCA)
Maximum - $14,062.53