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If you have been physically or psychologically injured through military service there are avenues to be compensation through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). However, compensation laws have and continue to change and this impacts the potential for compensation and other entitlements.
Read moreBeing medically discharged from the Australian Defence Force seems to be occurring with increased frequency. I speak with current and former defence force members on a weekly basis who have been medically discharged for a large array of injuries. Most often this is due to serious physical injuries but very frequently a psychological...
Read moreHi. My name is Tim White, and I am a partner here at TGB, specialising in advising injured workers – specifically with military compensation claims and Comcare claims. Having assisted injured workers for about 25 years, I want to share with you my top five questions you should raise with your lawyer at the first meeting....
Read moreThis article written by TGB Partner Tim White, talks about the DVA scheme for ADF members and veterans who are injured in battle or while performing military duty. Find out more about our experience working with Defence Force members and veterans across Australia in relation to DVA claims and their entitlement to military compensation.
Read moreTGB partner and defence force lawyer Tim White spoke with ABC Radio Adelaide’s Sonya Feldhoff following this week’s announcement of an independent commissioner into Defence member and veteran suicide. Tim, who has been fighting for injured Defence force members and veterans for more than 20 years, discussed what...
Read moreIn a breakthrough for Defence people suffering significant mental illness, Prime Minister Scott Morrison today announced an independent commissioner will be appointed to investigate veteran suicide. Currently, the suicide rate for ex-servicemen is 18 per cent higher than the broader population and ex-servicewomen are twice...
Read moreAcross Australia right now there are many Defence force members and veterans who believe an anti-malaria drug – mefloquine- they received while serving our country is responsible for a range of physical and mental illnesses they continue to battle to this day. Most notably used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) around...
Read moreA new payment will help Defence force members and veterans battling mental health issues while waiting for their military compensation claim to be assessed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Last week the federal government passed the Veterans’ Affairs Reform Bill, creating the new payment, as well as opening up training...
Read moreThe much-anticipated Defence ABuse Reparations scheme has just been announced. So what does it mean for current and former Defence personnel? TGB senior associate Brianna Tapscott explains.
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