D2582 — Claim for Liability (VEA)
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 D2582 from dva.gov.auForm D2582 is used to lodge an Initial Liability claim under the VEA — asking DVA to accept that your condition was caused or contributed to by your ADF service.
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
- Use a black pen if completing on paper
- Attach all supporting evidence — do not send it separately
- Keep a copy of everything you submit
- If lodging via MyService, upload documents in PDF format
- If unsure about any section, leave it and 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 — be specific
- Forgetting to sign and date the form
- Not keeping a copy for your records