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What clock am I on?
A wrong impairment estimate costs an expectation. A missed deadline costs the right itself, permanently. Pick the decision type, enter the date on the letter, and we will count the window. Your letter wins.
Last checked: 19 October 2026. If this page and an official DVA page disagree, the official page wins.
DVA letter about compensation — usually 12 months
- Window
- 12 months
- Runs from
- Receipt of the letter (we default to letter date + 3 days if you leave it blank)
- Extension?
- Limited — ask in the same application if you are late
Veterans’ Review Board, for most compensation decisions from 21 April 2025. Still 12 months after 1 July 2026. DVA About the VRB (updated 1 July 2026): 12 months from the date you receive notice. DVA single review pathway (updated 3 July 2026): usually 12 months of the original decision. This tool counts from receipt. Your letter is the clock. VEA entitlement and death decisions: still 12 months, but DVA says the maximum arrears (backdating) only apply if you apply within 3 months.
Enter the date on the letter to count the window.
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