D2051 — Claim for Liability — MRCA
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 D2051 from dva.gov.auForm D2051 is the MRCA version of the initial liability form. It is used when claiming that a condition was caused or contributed to by your ADF service under the MRCA.
From 1 July 2026, all new compensation claims will be lodged under the improved MRCA, making this the primary form for all new claims regardless of service era.
From 31 March 2025, claims must be complete when lodged. Ensure you have all required evidence before submitting.
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
- This form can also be lodged via MyService
- Attach all supporting evidence together
- Keep a copy of everything you submit
- If unsure about any section, add a note explaining why
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting without a medical diagnosis (required since 31 March 2025)
- Not including a nexus statement from your treating clinician
- Describing the condition too vaguely
- Forgetting to sign and date the form