D2020 — Claim for Rehabilitation and Compensation (DRCA)
This guide walks through the DVA form section by section. It explains what each part is asking for and highlights common mistakes. Download the actual form from DVA — this guide sits alongside it.
You are preparing to fill in your DVA form with section-by-section guidance.
Download the official form directly from DVA:
Get D2020 from dva.gov.auForm D2020 is the DRCA version of the liability claim form. It covers peacetime service from 1972 to 30 June 2004.
Important: From 1 July 2026, the DRCA closes to new compensation claims. All new claims after that date will be lodged under the improved MRCA using form D2051.
If you are planning to lodge a DRCA claim, do so before 1 July 2026. From 31 March 2025, claims must be complete when lodged.
From 31 March 2025, DVA checks claims for completeness at intake. A complete claim requires this form fully completed, correct proof of identity, and a medical diagnosis. If any of these are missing, your claim will be placed on hold — but your lodgement date is still registered. Use our Evidence Builder to check you have the mandatory items ready.
Section-by-Section Guidance
Tips
- Lodge before 1 July 2026 while DRCA is still open for new claims
- This form is NOT available via MyService — use paper or email
- Include the 3 mandatory items (completed form, POI, medical diagnosis) — missing any will place your claim on hold at intake
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting past 1 July 2026 — DRCA closes to new compensation claims
- Not including sufficient medical evidence
- Submitting without a nexus statement