What types of medical treatment are available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)?

• The DVA will provide medical treatment that is:
  • recommended and provided by a legally qualified medical or allied health practitioner;
  • recognised as effective at treating your accepted condition; and
  • of a reasonable cost.
• The type of services which may be provided depends on your needs and the recommendations of your treating practitioner. It can include:
  • allied health services such as chiropractic, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology and speech pathology;
  • surgical and therapeutic procedures;
  • medical consultations and procedures;
  • supply and repair of rehabilitation aids and appliances;
  • supply of pharmaceutical drugs and medical supplies; and
  • dental, nursing, optometry, hearing, pathology, radiology and additional services.