When to apply
When to apply
Time limits
It is important that you understand time limits.
The time limits for applying for a review are very strict.
The time limit depends on the decision type that you want reviewed.
How to apply
The date of your decision impacts how you can ask for a review of that decision by the VRB.
Decision made on or after 21 April 2025
If the date of your decision is on or after 21 April 2025 you can lodge your application for review directly to us at the VRB.
What we can review
We can review a range of decisions about veterans’ entitlements and military compensation, primarily decisions made under the following laws:
Annual Report 2023-24
Each year we must give the Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel a report, as required under the VEA. It provides an account of our activities from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. This report is prepared for the Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel, the Parliament of Australia, the veterans who use our services and the organisations that support them.
Download this report
Annual Report 2023-24 (PDF 7.4 MB)
Representatives and the rules they must follow
This guideline is intended to provide information on the role of people representing a veteran or serving member (the applicant) during their time with us at the VRB.
General Practice Direction
This General Practice Direction outlines the core vision, values and principles concerning the operations of the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB).
Annual Report 2022-23
Each year we must give the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel a report, as required under the VEA. It provides an account of our activities from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. This report is prepared for the Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel and the Parliament of Australia, the veterans who use our services and the organisations that support them.
Download this report
VRB Annual Report 2022-23
The VRB Annual Report 2022-23 is now available
VRB Annual Report 2021-22
The VRB Annual Report 2021-22 is now available
Guide for appearing before the VRB
10 March 2021
A guide for self-represented veterans and representatives