Incapacity Payments

Claiming ongoing income-replacement payments if a service-related condition prevents you from working, providing you and your family with financial stability.

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Understanding Incapacity Support

Incapacity payments are designed to cover lost earnings and are calculated based on your specific circumstances.

Total Incapacity

For veterans who are certified as unable to work more than 8 hours per week due to their accepted conditions.

Partial Incapacity

For veterans who can still work, but have a reduced capacity for work and are earning less than their normal weekly earnings.

Ongoing Obligations

Receiving payments requires ongoing submission of medical certificates and participation in rehabilitation where required.

Our approach

Ongoing Obligations

Free Initial Consultation

This is the critical stage. We help you gather the required medical certificates and evidence of your pre-injury normal weekly earnings to lodge a complete application.

Building your case

We formally lodge the claim and act as your advocate, managing all communication with DVA to ensure the claim is processed efficiently.

Lodgement & DVA Management

We formally lodge the claim and act as your advocate, managing all communication with DVA to ensure the claim is processed efficiently.

Managing Ongoing Payments

Once payments begin, we provide clarity on your ongoing obligations, such as reporting income and providing updated medical evidence to ensure your support continues.

Let us help you so you can get back to the things that matter

Incapacity Claim Timelines

Timings can take shorter or longer dependent on the DVA process
1-2 wks
Claim Lodged
Your application and medical certificates are submitted.
~3-4 mths
Capacity Assessment
DVA assesses your work capacity and normal earnings.
Decision
Final Determination
DVA decides your eligibility and calculates the payment rate.
1-2 wks
Payments Commence
If approved, your regular, ongoing payments will begin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do Incapacity Payments last?
What happens if I can still work part-time?
Is participating in a rehabilitation program compulsory?
Are Incapacity Payments taxed?

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