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Years of outdoor service can leave many veterans with sun damage that manifests as skin cancer. We've supported over 10,000 veterans to access their rightful DVA entitlements, and we can help you have your service-related skin cancer properly recognised.
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We start with a no-obligation conversation about your service history, when you first noticed skin issues and your current diagnosis. We will explain whether you are likely eligible for DVA entitlements and support, and walk you through the claims process. This isn't a medical assessment; it's about understanding your situation and your options.
Once you're ready to proceed, we gather your existing medical records and complete all required DVA documentation. We connect you with dermatologists and specialists familiar with DVA assessment requirements. Your claim is lodged with comprehensive evidence supporting the link between your skin cancer and military service.
Hear from Hundreds of Veterans
I couldn’t recommend Veterans First Consulting highly enough. From the very beginning of my DVA journey right through to my compensation outcome, they have been amazing. They are incredibly knowledgeable and professional, and made the entire process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
The team took all the stress and hassle out of every step of the process. Kept me highly informed at every stage. Highly recommended!
Extremely organised, proactive and efficient team here. These guys are professionals and each call and email comes across that way. Lastly the results they achieve and the support are phenomenal, highly worth the investment, couldn’t be happier.
I highly recommend Veterans First Consulting. The communication was frequent, clear and professional. The team were extremely helpful and easy to deal with from start to finish. I’m very happy with the service I received and would have no hesitation recommending Veterans First to other veterans.
Veterans first were excellent to deal with, very understanding and reliable. They built trust from the start and stayed true to their word. If your a veteran in doubt make the call to use veterans first.
Veterans First provided an excellent level of guidance, support and understanding through the claims process. They made everything easy and hassle free. Not a single member of the team ever made me feel like anything other than their top priority. Highly recommend.
I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Veterans First Consulting and the support I have received throughout my DVA claims process. They far exceeded my expectations, and looking back, engaging them was one of the best decisions I could have made.
I tried to navigate the DVA process myself and found it incredibly difficult. I heard about Veterans First and decided to give it a shot. They handled my case with compassion and took all the burden away from me. Thanks to Veterans First my claims are settled and I can receive the treatment I need.
I have had a very good experience with Veterans First, very helpful in arranging appointments, and dealing with DVA
Veterans First has been a tremendous help throughout the claims process. Their team provided excellent support and made everything much easier to navigate. I would absolutely use their services again in the future if needed and would highly recommend them to other veterans.
Amazing support from all the team from the very first call, right the way through the process. I highly recommend getting in touch.
Vet 1st have been NOTHING but Great from the very 1st phone call until the very last email I had no idea and these guys in my opinon saved me years of dealing with DVA. it really did help my mental health and took 99% of the stress out of it. So if you are not sure give them a call.
Exceptional service, patient and it was a breeze and a great pleasure working with them.
I highly recommend this Veterans First consulting for anyone navigating the DVA claims process. Their knowledge, professionalism, and dedication made what seemed like an overwhelming experience much easier to manage. They took the time to explain every step, and ensured my paperwork was accurate.
Made the process easier. Clear direction and transparency of process.
The team at Veterans First Consulting are unreal to deal with, communication is easy and response time is rapid, they're very helpful and you're never having to stress about sorting anything as they cover it for you. Excellent service
As a veteran this team went above and beyond, explaining all entitlements. Very knowlegable around the whole process and systems. Nothing was ever an issue. The team handiling mine where amazing and you wont find any advocates as nearly as good as them or caring and commited
Veterans First Consulting were so easy to work with, from the start of the process all the way through to the end. They were professional, thorough and patient with my claims process. They checked in regularly and looked into any queries I had. Highly recommend to handle your DVA claims.
Great to deal with, very knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way.
I am absolutley grateful for the team at Veterans First Consulting in their support through my DVA permanent impairment claim. The outcome I received reflected proper preparation and expert advocacy. If you're a veteran considering a DVA claim: don't go it alone. The expertise VFC provides is worth it.
From the first phone call, they told me: "Personalised DVA claims. Done once. Done right." That stuck with me, and they backed it up the entire way through. They took something that could've been stressful and made it straightforward. And the result was nothing short of life changing. Highly recommended
I had the absolute pleasure of dealing with the team at Veteran’s First. They made the whole process a breeze with no stress at all. The team were all extremely helpful, friendly and professional. I’d highly recommend Veterans First to any Veteran thinking about going through with the DVA process.
The only reason I give Veterans First 5 stars is there isn't a higher option. They were incredible. They achieved an outcome I could not have gotten myself.Working with them was the best financial decision I have ever made. You don't need to deal with DVA directly. Well done team. From my family, thank you.
Leaving the ADF is very daunting, especially if it is due to medical matters. Veterans First consulting were there to support me from the very first phone call. I would have never been able to navigate through all the doctor’s appointments and discharge obligations without their help.
They walked me through the whole initial liability process and all conditions were accepted. During the permanent impairment stage, the Veterans First team were easy to talk to and I received maximum compensation. I was particularly impressed that when I asked to speak to the Director he called me within a few hours.
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I honestly can't recommend Veterans First Consulting highly enough. Throughout the whole process I was constantly kept up to date and informed. Every member of this team is a pleasure to deal with, nothing is ever too hard. Their knowledge of the full process from start to finish is second to none, no stone is left unturned.
I couldn’t recommend Veterans First Consulting highly enough. From the very beginning of my DVA journey right through to my compensation outcome, they have been amazing. They are incredibly knowledgeable and professional, and made the entire process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
The team took all the stress and hassle out of every step of the process. Kept me highly informed at every stage. Highly recommended!
Extremely organised, proactive and efficient team here. These guys are professionals and each call and email comes across that way. Lastly the results they achieve and the support are phenomenal, highly worth the investment, couldn’t be happier.
I highly recommend Veterans First Consulting. The communication was frequent, clear and professional. The team were extremely helpful and easy to deal with from start to finish. I’m very happy with the service I received and would have no hesitation recommending Veterans First to other veterans.
Veterans first were excellent to deal with, very understanding and reliable. They built trust from the start and stayed true to their word. If your a veteran in doubt make the call to use veterans first.
Veterans First provided an excellent level of guidance, support and understanding through the claims process. They made everything easy and hassle free. Not a single member of the team ever made me feel like anything other than their top priority. Highly recommend.
I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Veterans First Consulting and the support I have received throughout my DVA claims process. They far exceeded my expectations, and looking back, engaging them was one of the best decisions I could have made.
I tried to navigate the DVA process myself and found it incredibly difficult. I heard about Veterans First and decided to give it a shot. They handled my case with compassion and took all the burden away from me. Thanks to Veterans First my claims are settled and I can receive the treatment I need.
I have had a very good experience with Veterans First, very helpful in arranging appointments, and dealing with DVA
Veterans First has been a tremendous help throughout the claims process. Their team provided excellent support and made everything much easier to navigate. I would absolutely use their services again in the future if needed and would highly recommend them to other veterans.
Amazing support from all the team from the very first call, right the way through the process. I highly recommend getting in touch.
Vet 1st have been NOTHING but Great from the very 1st phone call until the very last email I had no idea and these guys in my opinon saved me years of dealing with DVA. it really did help my mental health and took 99% of the stress out of it. So if you are not sure give them a call.
Exceptional service, patient and it was a breeze and a great pleasure working with them.
I highly recommend this Veterans First consulting for anyone navigating the DVA claims process. Their knowledge, professionalism, and dedication made what seemed like an overwhelming experience much easier to manage. They took the time to explain every step, and ensured my paperwork was accurate.
Made the process easier. Clear direction and transparency of process.
The team at Veterans First Consulting are unreal to deal with, communication is easy and response time is rapid, they're very helpful and you're never having to stress about sorting anything as they cover it for you. Excellent service
As a veteran this team went above and beyond, explaining all entitlements. Very knowlegable around the whole process and systems. Nothing was ever an issue. The team handiling mine where amazing and you wont find any advocates as nearly as good as them or caring and commited
Veterans First Consulting were so easy to work with, from the start of the process all the way through to the end. They were professional, thorough and patient with my claims process. They checked in regularly and looked into any queries I had. Highly recommend to handle your DVA claims.
Great to deal with, very knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way.
I am absolutley grateful for the team at Veterans First Consulting in their support through my DVA permanent impairment claim. The outcome I received reflected proper preparation and expert advocacy. If you're a veteran considering a DVA claim: don't go it alone. The expertise VFC provides is worth it.
From the first phone call, they told me: "Personalised DVA claims. Done once. Done right." That stuck with me, and they backed it up the entire way through. They took something that could've been stressful and made it straightforward. And the result was nothing short of life changing. Highly recommended
I had the absolute pleasure of dealing with the team at Veteran’s First. They made the whole process a breeze with no stress at all. The team were all extremely helpful, friendly and professional. I’d highly recommend Veterans First to any Veteran thinking about going through with the DVA process.
The only reason I give Veterans First 5 stars is there isn't a higher option. They were incredible. They achieved an outcome I could not have gotten myself.Working with them was the best financial decision I have ever made. You don't need to deal with DVA directly. Well done team. From my family, thank you.
Leaving the ADF is very daunting, especially if it is due to medical matters. Veterans First consulting were there to support me from the very first phone call. I would have never been able to navigate through all the doctor’s appointments and discharge obligations without their help.
They walked me through the whole initial liability process and all conditions were accepted. During the permanent impairment stage, the Veterans First team were easy to talk to and I received maximum compensation. I was particularly impressed that when I asked to speak to the Director he called me within a few hours.
I honestly can't recommend Veterans First Consulting highly enough. Throughout the whole process I was constantly kept up to date and informed. Every member of this team is a pleasure to deal with, nothing is ever too hard. Their knowledge of the full process from start to finish is second to none, no stone is left unturned.
Why Veterans Choose Us for Skin Cancer Claims
Skin cancer claims need clear evidence showing how your condition may be linked to service-related sun exposure. Our team understands what DVA looks for and helps prepare your claim with medical records, service history and exposure details from the start.
Skin cancer can affect veterans in different ways, especially when treatment, scarring, repeat procedures or multiple lesions are involved. We help document the full impact of your condition, so DVA has the information needed to assess your claim under MRCA.
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Yes. Scarring and disfigurement from skin cancer treatment can attract additional impairment points. This is often overlooked by veterans claiming on their own. We document every compensable aspect of your condition, including surgical outcomes, so it can be properly considered in your assessment. See our guide to DVA permanent impairment claims.
Absolutely. Many veterans with skin cancer also have hearing loss, musculoskeletal injuries or mental health issues from their service. We assess your full situation and lodge claims for all eligible conditions in one submission so your entitlements can be considered together. Read more about what you can claim from DVA.
Your claim must demonstrate a connection between your diagnosis and sun exposure during service. This typically includes your service records showing outdoor duties, medical history documenting when lesions first appeared and dermatologist reports. We help you gather and present this evidence accurately in line with DVA requirements. See our guide on how to make a DVA claim.
Skin cancer permanent impairment claims are rarely quick. From lodgement to final decision, DVA claims typically take 18–24 months, especially when medical assessments and specialist reports are required. The permanent impairment decision itself often takes 12 months or longer once your documentation and medical evidence have been lodged. Having complete, accurate evidence from the start helps reduce avoidable delays and we will prepare your claim thoroughly and in line with DVA requirements. Learn more in our DVA claims timeframes guide.
Impairment points for skin cancer depend on the type, severity, treatment required and whether you have scarring or ongoing effects. Multiple skin cancers or recurring treatment can increase your points and under MRCA, you usually need a minimum of 10 impairment points from your skin cancer and any other accepted conditions combined to qualify for permanent impairment benefits. More details in our DVA impairment points table guide.
We don't charge any upfront fees for our initial consultation, and we clearly explain our fee structure before you decide to proceed. Our focus is on providing specialist DVA claims support, and all costs are discussed and agreed with you in advance.
Yes. If your skin cancer is linked to significant outdoor sun exposure during military service, DVA can recognise your condition and provide the entitlements and treatment support you need. This includes melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and other sun-related skin conditions.
Once your skin cancer is accepted as service-related, DVA covers treatment through your White Card or Gold Card which includes specialist appointments, surgery and ongoing monitoring. You may also access cancer treatment through Non-Liability Health Care while your claim is being processed.
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