Military Compensation 
D’ARCYS Solicitors
D'Arcys has been Australia's leading military compensation law firm for more than 10 years. In July 2007, D'Arcys joined forces with Slater & Gordon. Our combined legal expertise ensures our clients receive the highest quality legal service available.
Rehabilitation and Compensation
Claims for military compensation and rehabilitation are administered by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission with support from the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The Commission took over responsibility of determining and managing claims from 'MCRS' (the Military Compensation and Rehabilitation Service) on 1 July 2004.
Current and former members of the Australian Defence Force are entitled to claim rehabilitation, treatment and compensation in the unfortunate event of an injury or disease as a result of service. Benefits are also payable to some dependents for service-related death.
The military compensation schemes focus on providing rehabilitation services to help members who do suffer from an injury or disease as a result of their service make as full a recovery as possible.
Why call us?
- Free consultation and assessment - we will assess your legal entitlements to compensation for an injury or disease, obligation-free and at no cost to you
- Experience - we are Australia's leading military compensation law firm
- Coverage - we service all of Australia, no matter where you are
- Medical assessment - we will obtain an independent medical assessment for you and properly instruct your medical assessor
- Efficiency - we will ensure that you receive your entitlements as quickly as possible
- Promptness - we will return phone calls, e-mails and correspondence promptly to ensure you are not left wondering
- Full servicing - we will advise you regarding the effect of military compensation on disability pensions and superannuation benefits from Comsuper, MSBS or DFRDB
How will I pay for the legal fees?
Slater & Gordon pioneered the No Win - No Fee™ scheme. This means you do not pay for professional fees unless your case is successful. This scheme is generally available for military compensation claims. The scheme is designed to help those whose financial circumstances might otherwise deny them access to legal representation. You will receive a document setting out the details of the scheme after your first appointment. We are not retained as your lawyers until the document is signed and return to us.
Making an additional claim
Superannuation and Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Claims
If you have superannuation and sustain an injury, you may be able to access a lump sum payment through your policy. Many people are unaware that their superannuation policy provides additional benefits. An experienced superannuation and insurance lawyer will assist you in identifying whether such benefits exist in your policy and submit an application on your behalf. If your application is rejected, your lawyer will advise you of the process for challenging the decision.
In addition, you may have a personal insurance policy, such as life insurance, income protection insurance, sickness and accident insurance, which may include provisions for compensation should you be injured in an accident.
These benefits may be available in addition to other forms of compensation and benefits. You should seek legal advice from a Slater & Gordon lawyer in our superannuation and insurance department regarding your entitlement to claim compensation.
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Talk to us
If you have been injured or bereaved as a result of service to the Australian Defence Force and would like more information about how we can help you, please contact us either by email or by calling direct on 1800 555 777.