Class A

Generally, Class A means that you are severely impacted by your impairments and would be largely restricted working within relevant civilian employment due to the nature of your impairment/s.

Class B

Class B means you have the capacity for some relevant civilian work at the time of your transition, but suffer moderate incapacity.

Class C

Class C means that you have been deemed as not fit for ADF duty, but have the capacity to work within your relevant civilian employment with minimal restriction. 

In order to determine your classification, we consider your medical impairments and the degree to which they restrict your ability to undertake the civilian employment that a person with those same qualifications could undertake.

To enable us to make an assessment we may, with your consent, source information from the ADF and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). We will also consider any information you wish to provide. All the information we collect and hold will be in accordance with our privacy policy. 

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There are three classifications—A, B and C. If you are classified as Class A or Class B, you will receive an Invalidity Benefit after your transition date. If you are classified as Class C you will not receive an Invalidity Benefit.

For more information, see our member guide to ADF medical transition.

If you have not transitioned medically and wish to be considered for Invalidity Benefits retrospectively, your eligibility will be determined through a two-step process:

• we will make a determination around whether grounds exist that you could have medically transitioned at the time of your departure from the ADF; and
• if we are satisfied these grounds exist, we will determine the impact on your ability to work in roles you are qualified for at the time of your transition following the usual assessment described above.

More information about Retrospective Invalidity.

If you disagree with our decision, you can ask us to reconsider. To lodge an appeal, complete an Application for Reconsideration of Decision and submit it to CSC within 30 days of receiving your classification determination.

More information about the appeals process.

Access an Application for Reconsideration of Decision form.

If your circumstances change following an Invalidity Classification, you may wish to request a review of the classification. Changes that could impact your classification include:

• new skills or qualifications;
• a change of career; and/or
• your medical condition improves or worsens.

Reviews are only possible for members whose initial classification is a Class A or Class B. CSC can also initiate a review.

For ADF Cover members with an initial classification of Class A or Class B, a review is mandatory between 12—36 months post-transition.

More information about reviews and reclassification.

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The DM042 is completed at your Transition Health Examination (THE) by a medical officer and is used by CSC as part of the Invalidity Classification process. It is important that you book your THE as soon as possible so we have your DM042 early in the process. Your THE can be booked 3—6 months before your transition date by contacting your local Garrison Health Centre.

You may be visiting this page as a support person—perhaps you are a family member, financial counsellor or representative from a not-for-profit organisation, such as an advocate, who is supporting a member through this process.

If you are helping the member to engage with CSC, some things to keep in mind are:

• You’ve already taken an important step by visiting this page—we encourage you to familiarise yourself with its content as much as possible.
• While attending meetings in a support role, it is important to remember we are mainly engaging with the member in this process.
• There may be circumstances where we need to speak directly with a member, or obtain further information from them regarding their case. We will also continue to provide them with scheme updates and general communication.

If you are representing a member in their dealings with CSC please provide us with one of the following so we understand the terms of your engagement:

• a Third Party Authority using the CSC form
• a Power of Attorney
• a solicitor representation letter
• a Guardianship Order
• Public trustee details

If the member you are representing has lost legal capacity, you should contact us to discuss.

CSC is phasing out application forms for Invalidity Classification claims. Instead, you will be offered a one-on-one consultation with a dedicated Case Manager to source the information needed directly from you. If you have already completed an application form you can still submit it and a Case Manager will contact you with any further information required.

An application form may be required if you choose to appoint a representative to act on your behalf. We will let you or your representative know once we understand the terms of their engagement.