DRCA original determinations made on or after 21 April 2025 must be appealed directly to the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB) within 12 months. Subsequent determinations by the VRB can be appealed to the Administrative Review Tribunal. Claimants cannot request a reconsideration by the Commission for determinations made on or after 21 April 2025, however the Commission continues to have the discretion to initiate a reconsideration of own motion.
Determinations made before 21 April 2025 cannot be reviewed by the VRB, so claimants should request a reconsideration by the Commission within 30 days of decision. 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
Section 38 of DRCA provides that where a client disagrees with a decision under subsection 36(1) or 37(1) regarding their rehabilitation, they may request, in writing and within 30 days, a reconsideration or review of that decision. Section 62 provides more broadly for the right of review in relation to any determination under sections 36, 37 or 39.