DVA Claims – Defence Force Members (Test)
We advise Defence Force members and veterans across Australia in relation to DVA claims, medical discharge and their entitlement to military compensation. If you need help securing your entitlements, register online here and we’ll contact you, or call TGB partner Tim White on 1800 730 842 .
We want to help you in the way you feel most comfortable.
As a Defence Force member or veteran, you have various entitlements to military compensation if you have been injured as a consequence of your service in the defence force (whether in Australia or overseas).
Our expertise and experience
For more than 20 years, our Military Compensation team has been advising current Australian Defence Force members and veterans who have been injured during the course of their service. We are proud to fight for those who have served our country, and our specialist team is passionate about protecting the rights of Defence Force members and veterans.
TGB’s Military Compensation team is led by Partner Tim White, who is a current serving Reserve Legal Officer, and has been a member of the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) for 20 years.
We have assisted clients from right across Australia and based overseas who have served in various conflicts including World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, East Timor conflict, Iraq War, Afghanistan War and other conflicts in the Middle East.
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Medical Discharge from the Australian Defence Force
For many Australian Defence Force members, a medical discharge is not just a change in employment – it is a significant life transition. If you have been medically discharged (or are in the process of being discharged) due to an injury or illness related to your service, you may have important entitlements under the military compensation system.
A medical discharge can trigger access to a range of benefits through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), including liability acceptance for your conditions, treatment entitlements, incapacity payments, permanent impairment compensation and rehabilitation services. Understanding these entitlements early can make a major difference to your financial security and long-term wellbeing.
TGB Lawyers regularly assists ADF members who are navigating medical discharge, including those discharged under the DRCA, MRCA or VEA frameworks. Our role is to ensure your medical conditions are properly recognised, that your DVA claims are correctly prepared, and that you receive the full support available to you as you transition out of service. Whether your discharge is imminent, recently completed, or occurred years ago, getting the right advice early can protect your rights and strengthen your claim.
If you have concerns about how your medical discharge may affect your DVA entitlements, we are here to help. Contact our military compensation team for a free initial interview.
How we can help you.
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Experts with more than 50 years’ experience
We’ve been helping injured people for more than 50 years. When you engage TGB to help you with your military compensation claim, you are in safe hands. TGB advises Defence Force members and veterans across Australia in relation to DVA claims and their entitlement to military compensation.
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First interview free
Not sure if you are entitled to military compensation arising from your injury or illness that arose during the course of your service? Contact us today for an obligation-free chat! We offer a free initial interview, so you have nothing to lose. Usually, after a few simple questions, our DVA claims team will be able to tell you if you are eligible for compensation.
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No win, no fee*
We understand that everyone’s financial circumstances are different. And often, after an injury or illness that occurred as a result of your military service, people can be under increased financial stress due to the inability to work, medical expenses and more. That is why, at TGB Lawyers, we don’t charge you for our legal fees until after your claim has been finalised. And if you don’t win? We don’t charge. It is as simple as that.
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Recovery of legal expenses
In some circumstances, legal costs can be recovered from the DVA. We always try to recover as much of your legal costs as possible.
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Focus on YOU
At TGB, our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We value building genuine relationships with the people we help. Compassionate, caring, cost-effective solutions and advice when you need it most.
Book your first FREE interview with us here. Or, you can call us on (08) 8212 1077 (South Australia), (08) 9211 5800 (Western Australia), (08) 8941 7814 (Northern Territory) or (07) 3373 0200 (Queensland).
The TGB difference.
Military compensation claims can be complex. It is important to obtain professional, experienced and specialised advice from the outset, prior to lodging a claim. This will give you the best chance of your claim being accepted.
If you have already lodged a claim which has been rejected, we may be able to assist you to appeal the decision. We have a very high success rate when it comes to challenging decisions by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). There are strict time limits within which to lodge an appeal, so you will need to contact us swiftly! If you successfully appeal, most or all of your legal costs are paid by the DVA.
The below diagram outlines the claims process so you can have a better understanding of what to expect.
