12.5 Reviews and Appeals

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals

12.5.1 Overview of Income Support Reviews and Appeals

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1251-overview-income-support-reviews-and-appeals

12.5.2 Income Support and Review of Decisions by the Repatriation Commission

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1252-income-support-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission

Circumstances Where Commission May Review Decisions

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1252-income-support-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission/circumstances-where-commission-may-review-decisions

Review Relating to a Deceased Person

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1252-income-support-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission/review-relating-deceased-person

Applications for Review

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1252-income-support-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission/applications-review

Processing Requests for Review

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1252-income-support-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission/processing-requests-review

12.5.3 Review by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for Income Support Matters

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1253-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat-income-support-matters

Applications for Review by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1253-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat-income-support-matters/applications-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat

Guidance and Appeals Panel

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86493

DVA's Obligations Towards Application to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1253-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat-income-support-matters/dvas-obligations-towards-application-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat

Hearings and Decisions by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1253-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat-income-support-matters/hearings-and-decisions-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat

12.5.4 Federal Court and Income Support Matters

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1254-federal-court-and-income-support-matters

12.5.5 Overview of Reviews and Appeals for Veterans' Compensation Matters

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1255-overview-reviews-and-appeals-veterans-compensation-matters

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12.5.6 Veterans' Compensation and Review of Decisions by the Repatriation Commission

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1256-veterans-compensation-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission

Circumstances Where Commission May Review Decisions

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1256-veterans-compensation-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission/circumstances-where-commission-may-review-decisions

Reviews Under Section 31

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1256-veterans-compensation-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission/reviews-under-section-31

Review Relating to a Deceased Person

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1256-veterans-compensation-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission/review-relating-deceased-person

Applications for Review

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1256-veterans-compensation-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission/applications-review

Processing Requests for Review

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1256-veterans-compensation-and-review-decisions-repatriation-commission/processing-requests-review

12.5.7 Review by the Veterans' Review Board (VRB)

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1257-review-veterans-review-board-vrb

What Decisions can the Veterans' Review Board (VRB) Review?

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1257-review-veterans-review-board-vrb/what-decisions-can-veterans-review-board-vrb-review

Applications for Review by the Veterans' Review Board (VRB)

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1257-review-veterans-review-board-vrb/applications-review-veterans-review-board-vrb

Veterans' Review Board (VRB) Hearings

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1257-review-veterans-review-board-vrb/veterans-review-board-vrb-hearings

12.5.8 Review by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for Veterans' Compensation Matters

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1258-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat-veterans-compensation-matters

Applications for Review by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1258-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat-veterans-compensation-matters/applications-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat

Guidance and Appeals Panel

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86494

DVA's Obligations Towards Application to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1258-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat-veterans-compensation-matters/dvas-obligations-towards-application-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat

Hearings and Decisions by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1258-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat-veterans-compensation-matters/hearings-and-decisions-administrative-appeals-tribunal-aat

12.5.9 Federal Court and Veterans' Compensation Matters

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/1259-federal-court-and-veterans-compensation-matters

12.5.10 The Commonwealth Ombudsman

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/12510-commonwealth-ombudsman

12.5.11 Freedom of Information

Most VEA compensation and rehabilitation determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB), via VRB lodgement channels, rather than to DVA. Appeal timeframes remain the same for all claim types except Acute Support Package, which has been extended to 12 months. DVA has 28 days to prepare the report for the VRB under section 352D of the MRCA. The Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.

Income support decisions continue to be appealable to ART.

Determinations made before 21 April 2025 should be appealed via previous pathways. Claimants can confirm the review pathway relevant to their claim by checking the determination letter. More information is available at dva.gov.au/single-review-pathway or vrb.gov.au

 

This chapter covers the policy for reviews and appeals for income support and veterans' compensation issues. The chapter also provides information on administrative investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and an explanation of the information accessible under the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation.

See Also


 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-12-compliance-and-obligations/125-reviews-and-appeals/12511-freedom-information