Veterans’ Entitlements Support

Lodging a claim with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) claim or submitting an appeal to the Veterans Review Board (VRB) can be daunting and complex.

If you need help to submit a claim to DVA for an injury or illness, there are advocacy services to help in the claims process. RSL NSW have compensation advocates available to help through this process and submit the claim on your behalf.

Compensation advocates work with you to:

Establish the details of your claim
Complete paperwork and help lodge your claim
Provide regular updates through while your claim is processed.

RSL NSW is here to support you in this process. RSL NSW sub-Branches with an accredited volunteer advocate can be found below.

Advocate Register

DVA Claims and VRB Appeals

Our partner charity RSL LifeCare Veteran Services has a friendly team of highly trained Claims Advisors that can support veterans and their families with the claim process.

RSL LifeCare provides free and independent advice on all benefits and payments available from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs through face-to-face and virtual appointments.

To get help with your claim or appeal, click below.

How We Support You

The RSL has a proud history of advocating for the health and wellbeing of its members, veterans, and their families.

Through the work of RSL NSW President Mick Bainbridge, the RSL NSW Veterans Services and Policy Committee (VSPC) and collaboration with the RSL nationally and other ESOs, RSL NSW remains a strong and relevant voice for veterans and those in the Defence community.

Learn more about how RSL NSW supports veterans and their families.

Policy Advocacy Strategy 2025

How We Support You