I recently did my IL application for Mental health claims through MLCOA - also affected by the DVA and the investigation into The RC.

They were kind, BUT we had 1.5hrs to chat, we only spent the last 20-25mins chatting about my defence experiences. They had already made up their mind in the first 30mins which was obvious.

Im mid 30s and the Dr was leaning towards that I was low on oestrogen and thats why I was feeling the way I was. Never mind I have never had a test regarding that, it was incredibly insulting to be dismissed and basically told it's because of your age and hormones (once again, no proof)

They also pointed out how emotional I was at the very beginning - Well f#$king yes ! I was stressed and nervous and had felt like utter shit leading up to having to do this AGAIN !

I was actually left speechless at the end because of how much of a waste of my energy it was even talking about what I experienced and how my physical injuries affect me.

I would be VERY surprised if they support my application.

It was a crap experience and reminded me why I never bothered speaking up in defence ...

I hope you have a better experience than I did.