Compensation payment rates for DRCA and the Defence Act

This page provides the current rates of compensation benefits that may be payable under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Defence Act 1903.

Note: All rates of compensation in this page are current from 1-Jul-25. Rates should be checked with DVA for any changes after that date.

Permanent Impairment (DRCA)

Maximum non economic loss lump sum - $88,288.06

Maximum lump sum - $235,434.71

Incapacity payment (DRCA)

First 45 weeks - 100% of normal earnings

Subsequently - 75% of normal earnings

Lump sum redemption level - $147.20

Financial advice compensation (Defence Act)

Maximum - $2,121.86

Severe Injury Adjustment (Defence Act)

Maximum - $100,633.53

Additional amount for each dependent child - $107,791.81

Household services (DRCA)

Maximum per week - $588.55

Attendant Care services (DRCA)

Maximum per week - $588.55

Compensation following death for dependants

Maximum lump sum (DRCA) - $664,264.56

Additional Death Benefit (Defence Act) - $73,335.73

Dependent child

Compensation following death lump sum (Defence Act) - $107,791.81

Compensation following death weekly payment (DRCA) - $182.68

Funeral Expenses (DRCA)

Maximum - $14,990.43