Getting a DVA claim right from day one matters more than most veterans realise. A poorly prepared claim can take years to fix, or risk rejection. We review your service records, medical evidence and supporting statements, advise, and then lodge with care. The groundwork at this stage shapes every dollar that follows.

Initial Liability is where DVA decides whether your condition is linked to service, under the right legislative framework. Most claims fail here. We navigate the obstacles put in your way: service connection, medical evidence and procedural traps. Acceptance unlocks treatment, compensation and every benefit you’ve earned.

Lack of understanding of how Permanent Impairment is calculated can result in a significantly downplayed PI assessment, leaving veterans with little to no compensation. We make sure your impairments are reflected accurately and that you are compensated accordingly.

Most veterans don’t know that a stuck or rejected claim can often be fixed with expert guidance. Claims sitting at Initial Liability. Permanent Impairment assessments going nowhere. Conditions missed, evidence wrong, decisions left unchallenged. Don’t give up on what you’re owed. We pick up broken claims at any stage and finish them properly.

A rejection is not the end. DVA decisions go wrong all the time: evidence ignored, legislation misapplied or incorrect diagnostic reports. We review the reasons, find what was missed, and prepare your case for the Veterans’ Review Board. Most rejections that look final are anything but.

If an injury or illness has left you unable to return to work, you may be entitled to a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) payment through your superannuation fund. Many veterans are unaware they have this cover, or have had a claim unfairly refused. TAG Legal will review your entitlements, manage the entire claims process on your behalf, and fight to get you the payment you deserve.

If you have been assessed for a Permanent Impairment payment or may be eligible for the Special Rate Disability Pension, you will face one of the most important financial decisions of your life. TAG Legal will model your lump sum, periodic payment and hybrid options, explain the long-term tax, income support and estate implications in plain language, and provide you with a written advice letter so you have everything you need to make the right decision for you and your family.

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) manages the superannuation and invalidity benefits of current and former Australian Defence Force members. If you believe you are entitled to an invalidity benefit or your application has been refused or delayed, TAG Legal can assess your situation, prepare your application and represent you through the process from start to finish.

If a service-related injury or condition is affecting your ability to work, you may be entitled to incapacity payments from the Department of Veterans' Affairs to replace lost income. These payments can be complex to navigate and easy to get wrong without the right help. TAG Legal will assess your eligibility, prepare the necessary paperwork and make sure you are receiving everything you are entitled to.

Veterans have a right to know that their personal, medical and service records held by DVA and the Australian Defence Force are handled lawfully and with care. If you believe your private information has been misused, disclosed without your consent or handled in breach of the Privacy Act, TAG Legal can lodge a formal complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) on your behalf.

Sometimes DVA claims stall, get lost in the system or come back with a decision that simply does not seem right. If your claim has been delayed without explanation or you have received a decision you want to challenge, TAG Legal can step in, cut through the bureaucracy and escalate your matter directly to get it moving again. We can also help prepare you for an appeal to the VRB.