D9213 — Non-Liability Health Care — Mental Health
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 D9213 from dva.gov.auForm D9213 is used to apply for Non-Liability Health Care (NLHC) for mental health conditions. Any current or former ADF member with at least one day of full-time service can access treatment for any mental health condition — no diagnosis is required.
D9213 can be submitted through MyService, by phone, by email, or in person. MyService is often the fastest pathway to getting DVA-funded mental health treatment.
Note: Cancer NLHC uses a separate form (D9215) with different eligibility rules and lodgement methods.
Section-by-Section Guidance
Tips
- This is one of the simplest DVA forms — do not overthink it
- No formal diagnosis is required — just identify the condition
- You can submit via MyService, by phone, by email, or in person
- You can also pursue an Initial Liability claim at the same time
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not realising this option exists — many veterans go straight to Initial Liability
- Waiting too long to apply — you can get treatment now
- Using the wrong form — cancer NLHC uses D9215, not D9213