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Waking up with jaw pain and worn teeth is more than an annoyance; it's a condition that affects your quality of life. We have supported thousands of veterans through complex claims, and we understand how DVA assesses bruxism when assisting you to present your strongest service-related entitlements case clearly.
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We start by discussing your situation, service history and current symptoms. You'll get a clear picture of your options and next steps and learn whether your bruxism is likely to be recognised by DVA under the Statements of Principles, how the MRCA process works and what evidence you'll need.
Once you're ready to proceed, we gather your existing medical evidence and complete all required DVA documentation. We connect you with dental and TMD specialists in your area who are experienced with DVA assessment requirements. We also consider linking your claim to underlying conditions like PTSD or anxiety and the result is a thoroughly documented, complete claim lodged with DVA.
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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.
Professional and caring, a great experience with all the members of the Veterans First team from start to finish. Highly recommend making contact.
Was very helpfull, they helped guide me through the confusing paper work and new the proccess well. I couldnt have done it with out them. Thank you to everyone in the VFC team.
Veterans First offered a great advocate experience. Good communication during the entire process and taking the stress and hassle out of arranging appointments.
I put off putting in my claims for a long time intimidated by the process doing it myself. I’m glad I made the decision to go with Veterans first. I have treatment plans for my conditions and a very generous payout thanks to the team.
The best firm to do PI claims specifically for defence members active or inactive.
Veterans First were extremely helpful in putting together my claim and dealt with DVA on my behalf. They kept me in the loop at all times throughout the whole process. Thanks to Fiona, Kim and the team at Veterans First. I highly recommend.
Great service, no fuss from a very professional team. I got all my DVA stuff sorted that I jad been putting off, with a great result.
Was recommend to me from friend, i found Very helpful and very experienced, i would recommend to others.
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
Great service, great team. Provided good support throughout every step of the process.
VFC made the entire DVA process as simple and as stress free as you could ever want it. The consistent updates and explanation of what things mean took the uncertainty out of the process .They honestly hold clients interests as a priority.
Five stars still isn’t enough for Veterans First, so professional to deal with and made something so daunting and overwhelming a smooth and simple process. The outcome I got I don’t think I would’ve been able to get on my own.
I can’t recommend Veterans First Consulting highly enough. They submitted my claims to DVA and took care of organising all the required appointments. Their team was consistently supportive and made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable.
My experience with Veterans First Consulting has been superb. Had I not made the initial call then I would still be suffering with medical issues. Their knowledge of and experience in dealing with DVA is second to none and without their assistance and guidance I would not be in the position that I am today.
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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Couldn’t recommend them enough. Any veterans out there that need to put claims in without dealing with dva direct this is the place to go.
Veterans First Consulting were very helpful, supportive and professional making the process very smooth.
Veteran First provided outstanding service. The team was professional, friendly, and always willing to help. Communication was clear and timely, and I felt respected and supported throughout. I highly recommend them to any veteran looking for reliable and genuine support.
Very happy dealing with VFC. They took the dramas out of the DVA paperwork and booked all required medical appointments. Had my own gp out of his depth with DVA paperwork and when he left the practice I changed to VFC and was very happy with the communication and outcome.
These guys are life savers, couldn't have done it without them. Top tier service
The team made the whole process super simple and hassle free. I got a geat result and it was very much worth the fee.
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.
Professional and caring, a great experience with all the members of the Veterans First team from start to finish. Highly recommend making contact.
Was very helpfull, they helped guide me through the confusing paper work and new the proccess well. I couldnt have done it with out them. Thank you to everyone in the VFC team.
Veterans First offered a great advocate experience. Good communication during the entire process and taking the stress and hassle out of arranging appointments.
I put off putting in my claims for a long time intimidated by the process doing it myself. I’m glad I made the decision to go with Veterans first. I have treatment plans for my conditions and a very generous payout thanks to the team.
The best firm to do PI claims specifically for defence members active or inactive.
Veterans First were extremely helpful in putting together my claim and dealt with DVA on my behalf. They kept me in the loop at all times throughout the whole process. Thanks to Fiona, Kim and the team at Veterans First. I highly recommend.
Great service, no fuss from a very professional team. I got all my DVA stuff sorted that I jad been putting off, with a great result.
Was recommend to me from friend, i found Very helpful and very experienced, i would recommend to others.
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
Great service, great team. Provided good support throughout every step of the process.
VFC made the entire DVA process as simple and as stress free as you could ever want it. The consistent updates and explanation of what things mean took the uncertainty out of the process .They honestly hold clients interests as a priority.
Five stars still isn’t enough for Veterans First, so professional to deal with and made something so daunting and overwhelming a smooth and simple process. The outcome I got I don’t think I would’ve been able to get on my own.
I can’t recommend Veterans First Consulting highly enough. They submitted my claims to DVA and took care of organising all the required appointments. Their team was consistently supportive and made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable.
My experience with Veterans First Consulting has been superb. Had I not made the initial call then I would still be suffering with medical issues. Their knowledge of and experience in dealing with DVA is second to none and without their assistance and guidance I would not be in the position that I am today.
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.
Couldn’t recommend them enough. Any veterans out there that need to put claims in without dealing with dva direct this is the place to go.
Veterans First Consulting were very helpful, supportive and professional making the process very smooth.
Veteran First provided outstanding service. The team was professional, friendly, and always willing to help. Communication was clear and timely, and I felt respected and supported throughout. I highly recommend them to any veteran looking for reliable and genuine support.
Very happy dealing with VFC. They took the dramas out of the DVA paperwork and booked all required medical appointments. Had my own gp out of his depth with DVA paperwork and when he left the practice I changed to VFC and was very happy with the communication and outcome.
These guys are life savers, couldn't have done it without them. Top tier service
The team made the whole process super simple and hassle free. I got a geat result and it was very much worth the fee.
Why Veterans Choose Us for Teeth Grinding Claims
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, can involve related conditions such as jaw pain, temporomandibular disorder, headaches or dental damage. Our team helps document the symptoms and supporting evidence needed, so DVA can assess the condition and its impact clearly.
Many veterans are unsure how the physical effects of bruxism should be presented in a DVA claim. We help capture how teeth grinding affects your sleep, jaw function, daily comfort and related health concerns, so your claim reflects your situation as clearly as possible.
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Absolutely. Many veterans have bruxism as a secondary condition linked to PTSD, anxiety or other mental health conditions. When your primary mental health condition is accepted, bruxism can be claimed as a related condition and the impairment points from both conditions combine, which may affect how your entitlements are assessed under DVA. Read more in our DVA mental health claim guide.
Yes. DVA recognises bruxism as a service-related condition, and you may be eligible for entitlements and treatment support. Because DVA classifies bruxism as a mental health condition, your claim will need to demonstrate how service-related stress, anxiety or other factors caused or worsened your teeth grinding. See our guide to DVA bruxism claims and impairment points.
Bruxism itself doesn't have a specific impairment point value in DVA's tables. Instead, DVA assesses related conditions, such as temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which is rated under the musculoskeletal tables based on jaw function and pain. If you have an underlying mental health condition like PTSD, those points combine under GARP M's assessment system. Refer to our DVA impairment points table guide.
In our experience, the full DVA Claim process from initial liability to permanent impairment for complex conditions like bruxism often takes around 18–24 months. This is especially true when TMD assessments and multiple related conditions are involved. Working with an experienced advocate can help reduce avoidable delays by preparing your claim with complete documentation and supporting evidence from the start. Explore our DVA claims timeframe guide.
Under MRCA, entitlements are determined based on the total impairment points from bruxism and any related conditions. You generally need at least 10 impairment points to qualify for initial MRCA permanent impairment entitlements. Conditions like TMD, dental damage and underlying mental health conditions may all contribute to your overall impairment rating when they are properly documented and accepted. Learn more in our guide to DVA permanent impairment rates.
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.
Dental damage, such as cracked, worn or broken teeth (also known as dental attrition), can be claimed separately from bruxism. In December 2024, DVA added dental attrition arising from bruxism to its streamlined claims list, which means faster processing for veterans with accepted bruxism. Check our DVA Gold Card dental guide.
If your bruxism is accepted by DVA, you may be eligible for treatment, including a mouth guard (occlusal splint). In many cases, this can be funded through your Veteran White Card when bruxism is listed as an accepted condition, subject to clinical need and DVA approval.
Because DVA classifies bruxism as a mental health condition, most funded treatment is mental-health focused and delivered by practitioners such as psychologists or psychiatrists. Broader dental work for cracked, worn or broken teeth generally requires either:
See our guide to DVA Non-Liability Health Cover.
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