DVA Disability Compensation Payment Claim (formerly Disability Pension) — Form D2582

Issuing authority

Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)

Official source

How to apply

1. Confirm eligibility: you must have a service-related injury or disease from a period of service covered by the VEA (generally service before 1 July 2004); note that from 1 July 2026 the VEA closes to new claims and all new claims go to MRCA
2. Obtain form D2582 'Claim for Disability Compensation Payment and/or Application for Increase in Disability Compensation Payment' from the DVA website or nearest DVA office
3. See your treating doctor to obtain a written diagnosis of the condition and their opinion on the time of onset and the link to your service
4. Complete D2582 clearly describing each condition and the reasons it is related to your service; use a separate form for each condition
5. Attach supporting documents: medical records, discharge papers, service records, and any specialist reports you have
6. Lodge the completed form and documents via MyService online (fastest option), by post, or in person at a DVA office; consider using a Veterans' advocate or ESO for assistance
7. DVA will assess each condition and determine an impairment rate; you will receive a written determination and can request a review if you disagree
8. Once a condition is accepted, a White Card (or Gold Card if eligible) will be issued for treatment of accepted conditions

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