Private Veteran and ADF Psychiatric ReportsIndependent medico-legal reporting, privately funded.
For veterans and former ADF members where a privately funded psychiatric opinion is required for DVA, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC/MSBS) or review matters. Australia-wide by Telehealth or in person in Brisbane.
Already have a DVA-issued TRN?
If DVA has asked you to attend an assessment and issued a Treatment Reference Number, your report is arranged through our Independent Psychiatric Reports service and may involve no out-of-pocket cost.
When a privately funded report may be useful.
- Veterans without a DVA-issued request or TRN
- Former ADF members with CSC or MSBS invalidity matters
- Veterans seeking a clarifying or supplementary psychiatric opinion
- Lawyers, advocates and authorised representatives
- Family members assisting a veteran
Acceptance is considered case by case, based on the nature of the request, the information available, the psychiatrist's expertise and any potential conflict of interest.
Common situations
- Preparing a DVA claim with an independent psychiatric opinion
- Clarifying or updating existing psychiatric evidence
- Incapacity for work questions
- Permanent impairment or functional impact questions
- Special Rate Disability Pension (SRDP) related processes
- CSC or MSBS invalidity matters, including retrospective invalidity
- ADF medical transition questions
- A complex mental health history requiring structured review
A privately funded report does not replace decisions made by DVA, CSC, tribunals or courts. It provides independent clinical evidence those decision-makers can consider.
At a glance
Medico-legal reports are not Medicare-rebatable and are not funded by DVA unless DVA has requested the assessment.
What to have ready
- Service records and discharge documents
- Previous psychiatric or psychological reports
- Treating-doctor records and current medication list
- DVA, CSC or tribunal correspondence relevant to the matter
- Details of who is requesting the report and the question to be answered
Serving those who have servedWhat the report can address
- Diagnosis using DSM-5 or DSM-5-TR terminology
- Clinical history including service-related history
- Symptom severity and current mental state
- Functional impact on daily life, relationships and self-care
- Occupational capacity including civilian employment
- Treatment history, engagement and response
- Prognosis and realistic expectations
- Consistency between reported history and source records
- Psychometric testing where clinically appropriate
- Limitations of the available evidence
What this service does not do
- Guarantee DVA, CSC, tribunal or legal outcomes
- Provide legal advice
- Provide financial advice, including on SRDP or superannuation
- Provide emergency or crisis care
- Alter or reinterpret source records
- Combine reporting with clinical care
A clear, respectful process.
Telehealth Australia-wideEnquiry and suitability check
Our team confirms the report type, who is requesting it and the applicable pathway.
Documents and booking
Records are provided and an appointment is arranged.
Psychiatric assessment
Telehealth Australia-wide or in person in Brisbane, with psychometric testing included.
Report preparation and quality review
The psychiatrist prepares the report and it is reviewed for completeness and compliance.
Delivery
The report is provided according to the agreed consent terms.
Eight report pathways.
Private DVA-related psychiatric report
An independent psychiatric opinion for a DVA matter where the report is privately funded rather than DVA-requested, prepared with DVA psychiatric-report requirements in mind.
DVA initial liability psychiatric opinion
Independent opinion on diagnosis and the relationship between a psychiatric condition and service, to assist initial liability questions.
Permanent impairment and functional impact opinion
Clinical opinion on impairment-related and functional impact questions where an independent psychiatric view is sought.
Incapacity-for-work report
Independent psychiatric evidence about capacity for work and the effect of psychiatric conditions on employment.
SRDP psychiatric capacity report
Psychiatric evidence relevant to work capacity and rehabilitation prospects in Special Rate Disability Pension processes. We do not advise on whether to elect SRDP.
CSC / MSBS invalidity and retrospective invalidity report
Clinical reasoning to assist CSC invalidity matters, which turn on incapacity for civilian employment. Classification decisions (Class A, B or C) are made by CSC delegates, not the psychiatrist.
Review and appeal psychiatric report
Independent reports to assist matters before the Veterans' Review Board or the Administrative Review Tribunal, where appropriate.
Source-document review and supplementary opinion
Structured review of existing psychiatric reports and records, with a supplementary independent opinion where indicated.
Ethical, independent, veteran-centred.
Dedicated veteran service
An established independent reporting pathway, kept separate from clinical treatment.
FRANZCP psychiatrists
Fellowship-qualified psychiatrists experienced in veteran and ADF psychiatric assessment.
Structured evidence
Careful source-document review and validated psychometric testing where clinically appropriate.
Recognised standards
Reports prepared to RANZCP professional standards, with DVA psychiatric-report requirements in mind where relevant.
Australia-wide, promptly
Secure Telehealth anywhere in Australia, in person in Brisbane, with prompt appointment availability.
Independent and objective
Prepared by a psychiatrist who does not treat you, with opinions based on the clinical findings and no outcome promises.
Transparent by design.
The reports on this page are privately funded. Fees depend on the type of report, the referral question, the volume of documents to be reviewed and clinical complexity.
March Ahead does not charge veterans privately for assessments that DVA has requested and funds. Our team will confirm suitability, the correct funding pathway, documents required and fees before anything is booked.
Our East Brisbane consulting roomsRequest a private report appointment.
Tell us about your matter. Our team confirms suitability, the correct funding pathway, the documents needed and fees before anything is booked.
Has DVA already issued a TRN?
Then your assessment is arranged through our Independent Psychiatric Reports service instead, and may involve no out-of-pocket cost.
Private report enquiry
Our intake team responds during business hours. Please don't include detailed clinical information in the message. If you need urgent help, call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Private report questions
Can't find what you need? Call +61 7 3435 1513 or email intake@marchahead.com.au.
What is a privately funded veteran psychiatric report?
How is this different from a DVA-requested report?
Can I use a privately funded report for a DVA claim?
Can my treating psychiatrist write my independent report?
Do I need a referral for a private report?
Can the assessment be done by Telehealth?
Can March Ahead guarantee DVA or CSC acceptance?
Does paying privately improve my chances?
What documents should I provide?
Do you prepare CSC or MSBS invalidity reports?
What is the difference between DVA permanent impairment and CSC invalidity classification?
Can the report comment on incapacity for work or support SRDP evidence?
How long does a private report take?
What if my matter is urgent?
Independent. Careful. Veteran-centred.
Request a private veteran psychiatric report appointment. We confirm suitability and fees first.