Permanent Impairment

Permanent Impairment (PI) compensation is financial support provided by DVA to veterans with lasting physical or mental impairments due to their ADF service. To be eligible, you must:

• Have an injury or illness that DVA has accepted as service-related.
• Experience a permanent impairment as a result of this condition.
• Have a condition that has stabilised and is likely to continue indefinitely.

Permanent Impairment (PI) claims for veterans are assessed by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) using a standardised guide known as GARP M (Guide to the Assessment of Rates of Veterans’ Pensions for Mental and Physical Impairments). This guide provides structured criteria to evaluate the impact of a service-related injury or illness on a veteran’s daily life, including their functional capacity, mental health, and the severity of impairments.

A “severe” impairment significantly restricts an individual’s physical or mental capacity to continuously carry out essential work activities.

KSC provides comprehensive support throughout the Permanent Impairment claim process, including:

• Helping you understand eligibility and documenting your condition.
• Assisting with the initial claim or reassessment.
• Liaising with DVA and lodging appeals when necessary.
• Guiding you through every stage, ensuring you understand the process and feel supported.

Yes, lifestyle impacts are an essential component of the MRCA PI assessment. The assessment considers the extent to which your service-related impairment has affected your day-to-day life, including activities, relationships, independence, and the ability to work or engage in social activities. These lifestyle impacts are assessed to determine a portion of your compensation.

If your condition hasn’t stabilised, you may be eligible for interim compensation until a final assessment can be made. This ensures you receive some level of support while your condition is monitored and subsequently reviewed.

If your claim is denied or not fully recognised by DVA, KSC can:

• Review the assessment and identify potential grounds for an appeal.
• File an appeal, if appropriate, to ensure your claim receives further consideration.
• Advise on the likelihood of a successful appeal, aiming to avoid unnecessary stress from appeals that have poor prospects of success.

Yes, KSC frequently consults with the Veterans Review Board (VRB) to represent veterans. This collaboration helps us effectively advocate for fair assessments and compensation adjustments when necessary.

Absolutely. KSC has experience assisting with various conditions eligible for DVA claims, including tinnitus, lumbar spondylosis, skin cancer, bruxism, and more. We guide veterans in documenting and submitting claims for all accepted conditions.

To get started, you can contact us through Live Chat or by completing the contact form on this page. Our team will respond promptly to arrange an initial 30-minute consultation and guide you on the next steps.