Overview of Claims Processed in September 2025
In September 2025, the Australian Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) displayed its commitment to supporting veterans by processing a total of 8,560 disability claims. This marked a significant effort to handle the influx of claims being submitted.
Increase in New Claims
During this month alone, the DVA received 9,496 new claims, representing an increase of 13.8% compared to the same period last year. This rise in claims underlines the ongoing challenges faced by the department as it adapts to the growing demands of veterans seeking support.
Claims Statistics and Processing Times
⏰ Ends Jan 27, 2026 (while supplies last)
For the financial year to date, from July 1 to September 30, 2025, a total of 29,039 claims were received and 27,224 claims finalized. While the DVA has made progress in reducing backlogs, there are still 67,484 claims currently with processing officers and 19,993 claims yet to be allocated. One of the persistent issues remains the average processing times for these claims. Complex claims, in particular, are taking an average of about 333 days to process, highlighting a critical area for improvement.
Overall, this data reflects the DVA’s ongoing efforts to manage a continuously increasing number of disability claims, aiming to provide timely support to veterans and their families. Staying updated on the claims process is essential for all veterans awaiting their decisions.