CONDITIONS

DVA Claims by Conditions

Our advocates have expert knowledge in the wide range of service-related conditions, and will take you step-by-step through the claims process. For more information about DVA accepted conditions, click on the links to our detailed guides.

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Acid Reflux Claims

Living with acid reflux affects your sleep, your diet and your daily comfort, and if it's linked to your service, you may be eligible for recognition and support under DVA legislation. See how we can help you with acid reflux claims.

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Abdomen

Acute Sprain & Strain Claims

Living with the ongoing effects of a service-related sprain or strain can affect everything from your work capacity to your daily routine. See how we can help you with acute sprain & strain claims.

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Hands, Wrists & Elbows

Adjustment Disorder Claims

If adjustment disorder is affecting your daily life, our team guides you from start to finish so your condition is properly recognised and you can access the medical care and veteran entitlements available to you. See how we can help you with adjustment disorder claims.

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Mental Health

Alcohol Abuse Claims

If alcohol use disorder developed from your service, you may be entitled to DVA-funded mental health treatment and other veteran entitlements. See how we can help you with alcohol abuse claims.

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Mental Health

Anxiety Claims

Living with service-related anxiety affects every part of your life, and you deserve proper support for it. See how we can help you with anxiety claims.

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Mental Health

Cervical Spine (Neck) Claims

Living with a neck condition from your service takes a toll, physically and mentally. See how we can help you with neck claims.

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Neck & Shoulder

Depression Claims

Living with depression while trying to work through DVA paperwork is difficult. See how we can help you with depression claims.

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Mental Health

Erectile Dysfunction Claims

Erectile dysfunction affects thousands of veterans, often as a result of service-related injuries, medications or mental health conditions like PTSD. See how we can help you with erectile dysfunction claims.

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Mental Health

Hearing Loss Claims

Sensori-neural hearing loss affects thousands of Australian veterans, yet many miss out on the full range of DVA entitlements and care available. See how we can help you with hearing loss claims.

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Ears

Herniated Disk Claims

Back injuries from service can affect every part of your life. See how we can help you with herniated disk claims.

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Lower & Middle Back

Hear from Hundreds of Veterans

5 Stars

Great to deal with, very knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way.

Jock N
May 27, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Thomas F
May 22, 2026
5 Stars

Professional and caring, a great experience with all the members of the Veterans First team from start to finish. Highly recommend making contact.

Leslie E
May 19, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Luke M
May 12, 2026
5 Stars

Veterans First offered a great advocate experience. Good communication during the entire process and taking the stress and hassle out of arranging appointments.

Levi B
May 6, 2026
5 Stars

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.

M M
May 6, 2026
5 Stars

The best firm to do PI claims specifically for defence members active or inactive.

Dominique E
May 6, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Jale Q
May 5, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Duncan S
Apr 30, 2026
5 Stars

Was recommend to me from friend, i found Very helpful and very experienced, i would recommend to others.

Scott P
Apr 29, 2026
5 Stars

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

DLC
Apr 21, 2026
5 Stars

Great service, great team. Provided good support throughout every step of the process.

nicholas d
Apr 21, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Joel I
Apr 20, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Derek D
Apr 20, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Dean W
Apr 20, 2026
5 Stars

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.

David Hazell
Apr 20, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Bryce C
Apr 19, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Joel H
Mar 25, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Mike
Mar 24, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Heath W
Mar 21, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Michael W
Mar 6, 2026
5 Stars

Veterans First Consulting were very helpful, supportive and professional making the process very smooth.

Louise B
Mar 6, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Mahesh K
Mar 6, 2026
5 Stars

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.

J w
Feb 2, 2026
5 Stars

These guys are life savers, couldn't have done it without them. Top tier service

Tyler F
Feb 1, 2026
5 Stars

The team made the whole process super simple and hassle free. I got a geat result and it was very much worth the fee.

Tom R
Jan 30, 2026
5 Stars

Great to deal with, very knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way.

Jock N
Jock N
May 27, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Thomas F
Thomas F
May 22, 2026
5 Stars

Professional and caring, a great experience with all the members of the Veterans First team from start to finish. Highly recommend making contact.

Leslie E
Leslie E
May 19, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Luke M
Luke M
May 12, 2026
5 Stars

Veterans First offered a great advocate experience. Good communication during the entire process and taking the stress and hassle out of arranging appointments.

Levi B
Levi B
May 6, 2026
5 Stars

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.

M M
M M
May 6, 2026
5 Stars

The best firm to do PI claims specifically for defence members active or inactive.

Dominique E
Dominique E
May 6, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Jale Q
Jale Q
May 5, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Duncan S
Duncan S
Apr 30, 2026
5 Stars

Was recommend to me from friend, i found Very helpful and very experienced, i would recommend to others.

Scott P
Scott P
Apr 29, 2026
5 Stars

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

DLC
DLC
Apr 21, 2026
5 Stars

Great service, great team. Provided good support throughout every step of the process.

nicholas d
nicholas d
Apr 21, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Joel I
Joel I
Apr 20, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Derek D
Derek D
Apr 20, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Dean W
Dean W
Apr 20, 2026
5 Stars

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.

David Hazell
David Hazell
Apr 20, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Bryce C
Bryce C
Apr 19, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Joel H
Joel H
Mar 25, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Mike
Mike
Mar 24, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Heath W
Heath W
Mar 21, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Michael W
Michael W
Mar 6, 2026
5 Stars

Veterans First Consulting were very helpful, supportive and professional making the process very smooth.

Louise B
Louise B
Mar 6, 2026
5 Stars

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.

Mahesh K
Mahesh K
Mar 6, 2026
5 Stars

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.

J w
J w
Feb 2, 2026
5 Stars

These guys are life savers, couldn't have done it without them. Top tier service

Tyler F
Tyler F
Feb 1, 2026
5 Stars

The team made the whole process super simple and hassle free. I got a geat result and it was very much worth the fee.

Tom R
Tom R
Jan 30, 2026

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