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DVA’s new Compensation Quick Tips will make it easier for health providers to help us ensure veterans are appropriately compensated for injuries or illnesses resulting from their service in the defence forces

DVA has released final reports on the Treatment Cycle Evaluation and Desktop Analysis of Alternative Funding Models as associated with the 2018-19 Improved Dental and Allied Health Budget measure.


As part of our commitment to improve veterans’ access to health services, the Government has announced an extension to the Provisional Access to Medical Treatment (PAMT) program.

On 8 September 2022, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Australian Association of Practice Management will host a webinar on DVA health arrangements.

DVA’s new Quick Guides will make it easier for general practices to know what to do when presented with a veteran or their family member, and how to claim for different DVA programs.

As part of the Australian Government’s commitment to improve veterans’ access to health services, the Provisional Access to Medical Treatment (PAMT) program has been extended.

From 1 July 2022 DVA fees have been indexed by 1.6 per cent; and Temporary telehealth arrangements have ceased.

From 1 July 2022, GPs can claim the Veterans Access Payment (VAP) incentive with the Annual Veterans’ Health Check items MT701–MT707.

Find out about DVA’s involvement in the cross-agency Government Payments Program and what that means for you.