Professional Support, Tailored for Australian Veterans.

Veteran telehealth consultation PTSD support
Veteran telehealth consultation PTSD support

Navigating a DVA mental health claim can be challenging but you don’t have to do it alone.

At The Nicholas Clinic, we offer expert psychiatric assessments designed to support your claim with clear, respectful, and impartial evidence. Whether you're just starting out, seeking a review, or preparing for an appeal, our team is here to help you get the recognition and support you deserve.

All services are fully covered by DVA and available via telehealth or in-person appointments.


OUR SERVICES

We are committed to help you.

DVA Psychiatric Assessments

Professional Reports for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression & More

A strong claim starts with the right report. We provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments for conditions including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other service-related mental health challenges.

Every report is prepared by experienced psychiatrists who understand both veteran mental health and the DVA process — combining clinical expertise with clear, evidence-based documentation.

    • DVA-compliant reports tailored to your condition

    • Impartial assessments from experienced professionals

    • Support for both new and ongoing claims

    • Delivered in-person or via secure telehealth

    • No cost to veterans

Telehealth Services

Access Professional Assessments from Anywhere

Your location should never limit your care. Through our secure and easy-to-use telehealth platform, veterans across Australia and overseas can access psychiatric assessments that meet DVA standards — without leaving home.

Whether you’re in a remote town, interstate, or abroad, we deliver the same high-quality support and reporting through private video consultations.

    • Convenient access from anywhere in the world

    • Fully DVA-compliant assessments

    • Secure, private, and stress-free technology

    • Ideal for new claims, appeals, or follow-ups

    • Zero out-of-pocket cost

Veterans Review Board Reports

Tailored Psychiatric Reports to Support Appeals

Challenging a decision at a Veterans Review Board hearing? The strength of your supporting evidence is key. We prepare focused, impartial psychiatric reports that are designed specifically to support appeals — giving you a clearer path forward.

Our team works with you to ensure your report reflects your lived experience and meets the requirements of the review process.

    • Psychiatric reports tailored for VRB hearings

    • Comprehensive documentation to support your appeal

    • Unbiased, expert evaluations

    • Support for a wide range of mental health conditions

Impairment & Incapacity Assessments

Understand the Impact of Your Condition on Daily Life and Work

For many veterans, conditions like PTSD, chronic pain, or depression deeply affect day-to-day life and job capacity. Our Impairment and Incapacity Assessments provide detailed insight into these challenges — and deliver evidence that strengthens your claim.

These assessments are conducted by psychiatrists with veteran-specific experience, ensuring your story is documented with clarity, accuracy, and empathy.

    • DVA-compliant reporting on functional limitations

    • Assesses both mental and physical health impacts

    • Detailed, objective documentation

    • Supports fair and complete claim outcomes

Retrospective Medical Discharge Evaluations

Align Your Service Record with Your Medical History

If your discharge status doesn’t reflect the medical reality of your service, we can help. Our retrospective medical discharge evaluations provide DVA-compliant psychiatric reports that examine your health at the time of discharge — offering the evidence needed to correct your record or support additional entitlements.

    • In-depth evaluation of historical medical conditions

    • Aligns discharge status with your health record

    • Independent and professional assessments

    • Supports fair recognition and correction of service outcomes

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Every Veteran Deserves to Be Heard and Backed by the Right Evidence