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DVA PSYCHIATRIC REPORTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH CLAIMS

Q: How much does a DVA Psychiatric Report cost?

DVA Health Cards, including Gold and White Cards, are accepted as payment upon GP referral.

Q: Do you take a cut of my payout from DVA?

No. DVA reimburses Dr Al directly for the report, and he does not take any cut of your entitlements or payout.

Q: How long will this DVA report take?

Once you have completed the online forms and provided documentation on your stressors, Dr Al can usually book your telehealth appointment within 2-4 weeks and have the report ready within days after the appointment. The rest of the timeline is up to DVA.

Q: What if I don't have a DVA report request?

During the telehealth assessment, Dr Al may prepare a D2049 form for you or your advocate to lodge with DVA as part of your claim. DVA will usually request a report within 2-6 months, and Dr Al cannot lodge a report until DVA requests it.

Q: Do I need a GP referral to see you?

Yes. You will need a GP referral to complete the telehealth psychiatric assessment. While you wait for a GP appointment, you can get started on the forms.

Q: Where are you located?

Dr Al is in Sydney and Wollongong, but all appointments are offered via telehealth. Please mention your location and time zone when you enquire.

Q: Do I have to do the online forms and stressor document?

Yes. The process relies on having this information upfront so the report can be completed quickly. If you are uncomfortable with the process, Dr Al may be able to suggest other report providers.

Q: What is the difference between initial liability and permanent impairment?

Initial Liability is when DVA accepts that service has caused a particular condition. Permanent Impairment often happens later, when DVA accepts that the condition is unlikely to improve. Both Initial Liability and Permanent Impairment can be reported at the same time if things are deemed stable.

Q: What conditions can a DVA psychiatric report cover?

Common primary mental health conditions include PTSD, major depression, generalised anxiety, adjustment disorder, substance use disorder and chronic insomnia disorder. Secondary conditions may include bruxism, female sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction where clinically relevant.

Q: Will I get a copy of the DVA report?

Generally, yes. The final report is sent directly to DVA. Once you receive your letter of determination from DVA, you can reach out to Dr Al to request a copy.

If your mental health has been affected by Australian military service, a generic report is often not enough.

Dr Al Griskaitis prepares independent DVA psychiatric reports for veterans and former ADF members seeking support for service-related mental health conditions.

Watch the video to see how the DVA psychiatric report process works.

Contact Dr Al to get started

Independent psychiatrist | Telehealth | DVA cards accepted | No payout cut

WHAT YOU NEED

FOR A DVA PSYCHIATRIC REPORT

For a DVA mental health claim, the report needs to clearly connect the dots between:

what happened during service
when your symptoms started
how those symptoms have continued or worsened
how your condition meets the relevant DVA criteria
what treatment and support you may need next

These reports are detailed, practical and written to help DVA understand the full picture.

* Reports are prepared independently. DVA Gold and White Cards are accepted with a GP referral.

Dr Al Griskaitis, psychiatrist providing DVA psychiatric reports for veterans

When you work with me, you’re not dealing with a shonky third-party provider nor someone affiliated with DVA. You’re dealing directly with an experienced psychiatrist who focuses on PTSD and understands the challenges you’ve faced in service and the consequences of those challenges.

My goal is simple: to ensure your sacrifices are appropriately recognised and that you receive the entitlements you deserve. I bring my expertise and a deep understanding of veteran mental health, crafting detailed, evidence-based reports tailored to meet DVA requirements to support your claim.

You’ve given your best in service. Now it’s time to make sure you’re supported in return.

Best wishes,

Dr Al Griskaitis

SUBMIT YOUR DETAILS

GET STARTED WITH YOUR DVA PSYCHIATRIC REPORT

Fill out the form below. You will then be taken to the next page where you can submit the necessary forms for your claim.

START BY FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW

This will begin your DVA psychiatric report process and take you to the next step where you can upload your claim documents.

STEP 1:

Reach Out

Contact me through the form. Let me know what you need, where you live, and your phone number.

I will respond in 1-3 days.

STEP 2

Complete Online Forms

To save hours of chit-chat, after submitting the contact form, you will go to a landing page where you can fill out the necessary forms to get your claim started.

STEP 3

Document your Adversities & Trauma (Stressors)

You will be asked to download the “Stressful Events” Document to fill out, just to give us the gist of bad stuff. You can then email this back to us when you have had the chance to go through it.

STEP 4

Assessment

When the above steps are complete, the hard work has been done!

The last bit is the telehealth assessment; it's informal.

I will contact you within days of receiving the information, and will book the appointment usually within 2-4 weeks.

DVA MENTAL HEALTH CLAIMS:

How to Link Your Condition to Service (Psychiatric IL Guide)

HELPFUL RESOURCES

REPORT SUBMISSION SUPPORT

If someone else is doing the report for you, check out this blog about getting your conditions related to service.

It explains what needs to be included for a solid DVA mental health report.

More video explainers can be found here

Read The Guide

THE FULL PICTURE

WHY YOUR DVA MENTAL HEALTH REPORT MATTERS

A generic mental health report can leave too much unsaid.

For a DVA mental health claim, the detail matters. Your report needs to clearly link your service experiences, symptom history, diagnosis, and functional impact in a way that helps DVA understand the full picture.

What Mental Health Conditions Can A DVA Psychiatric Report Cover?

PTSD
Military PTSD
Occupational trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Adjustment disorder
Chronic insomnia
Substance use concerns
Other service-related mental health conditions

Secondary conditions may also be considered where clinically relevant.

Dr Al Griskaitis Delivers High-Resolution DVA Psychiatric Reports That:

Structure your key service stressors with clarity
Map symptom onset, escalation, and persistence over time
Apply the Statements of Principles (SoP) with precision
Provide clear, defensible causal reasoning for liability decisions

Dr Al prepares independent DVA psychiatric reports for Australian veterans, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and defensible clinical reasoning.

This is about helping the right information land in the right place, in the right way.

WHO IS A DVA PSYCHIATRIC REPORT FOR?

THIS MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF...

You may need an independent psychiatric assessment if:

your mental health was affected by military service
you are preparing or progressing a DVA mental health claim
DVA has requested a psychiatric report
you need support with a DVA Initial Liability claim
you have PTSD, depression, anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms
you want your service history and symptoms documented properly
you need a psychiatrist to prepare treatment recommendations for your GP

This process is especially helpful if you want things to be direct, structured, and not dragged out for months because the key information was missed upfront.

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WHY WORK WITH DR AL?

DIRECT. INDEPENDENT. VETERAN-FOCUSED.

It is about making sure your experience is documented clearly and fairly.

Dr Al works independently and is not affiliated with DVA or a claims agency. The focus is on preparing accurate psychiatric reports that help DVA understand what happened, how it affected you, and what support may be needed.

Less Rambling. Better Information. Faster Reporting.

Once the forms and stressor document are completed, Dr Al can usually book the telehealth assessment within 2–4 weeks.

After the appointment, the DVA psychiatric report and treatment recommendations are usually prepared quickly.

The hard part is getting the right information out of your head and into a clear structure.

> That is what this process is designed to do.

QUICK ANSWERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does a DVA Psychiatric Report cost?

Do you take a cut of my payout from DVA?

How long will this DVA report take?

What if I don't have a DVA report request?

Do I need a GP referral to see you?

Where are you located?

Do I have to do the online forms and stressor document?

What is the difference between initial liability and permanent impairment?

What conditions can a DVA psychiatric report cover?

Will I get a copy of the DVA report?

NO WAFFLE

GET YOUR DVA REPORT SORTED

If your military service has affected your mental health, your report needs to tell the story clearly.

No waffle. No shonky shortcuts.
Just a properly structured report that connects the dots.

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