Advocacy Support - DVA claims

The process for lodging claims with Department of Veterans’ Affairs can often be time consuming and stressful. We can help.

RSL has nearly 600 trained volunteer compensation and wellbeing advocates spread across the country who can help guide you through the claims process.

An RSL Advocate can assist you to get the best possible result for your circumstances, getting you the recognition and respect for your contribution that you made during your service.

Our assistance is free and can often be done in person or online/over the phone.

How we can help:

• We can offer independent advice on making a claim and inform you of the government legislation that covers veterans’ compensation

• We can help you complete your application, supporting you through the claims lodgement process

• We can help make sure you have all the correct documentation to support your claim

• We can keep in touch with you throughout the process to provide updates and reassurance

• We may be able to help you appeal a rejected claim. We can review your case to see if anything was missed and assess what your options are.