From 1 July 2026, the new Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) reforms will fundamentally reshape how veterans bring claims for compensation and rehabilitation through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).

Particular attention has been given to the CSC reconsideration process, including concerns about independence, delays, and unclear appeal pathways.

Leaving the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is a major life change. For many, the circumstances of discharge are straightforward. But for some, health issues that existed at the time of leaving weren’t fully recognised. In these cases, it may be possible to apply for what is known as a retrospective…