TPD Claim Guide: How to Make Successful Super TPD Insurance Claims
09/03/2025
You can make a TPD claim through your superannuation fund
In Australia, you can make a successful total and permanent disability insurance (TPD) claim when depression and other mental illnesses prevent you from working and earning an income. If you suffer from mental health issues like severe anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder, you could access the benefits contained within your superannuation policy on a 100% No Win, No Fee basis.
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In Australia, TPD insurers often seek to deny or minimise mental health claims because their primary concern is their profitability, not your capacity to pay your bills. Sometimes, it can be more difficult to prove your psychological and psychiatric condition prevents you from working. However, if you have been seeking regular therapy from your psychologist, psychiatrist, or GP, you will have more evidence to prove your claim.
Thankfully, our legal team has considerable expertise in winning mental health TPD claims for psychiatric illnesses. Our 99% success rate backs this up. Give yourself your best chance of success and contact Aussie Injury Lawyers now for professional legal help. For immediate support Call 1300 873 252
In Australia, TPD insurance covers physical injuries and mental health issues that prevent you from working in your usual occupation. TPD insurance pays a lump sum benefit to your superannuation account when you have a successful claim. Unlike compensation claims, you do not need to prove who was to blame for your mental illness.
You most likely have total and permanent disability insurance through your super fund. However, some people have multiple insurance policies, in which case they can make multiple claims for a mental health disorder and receive TPD benefits worth millions.
The number one question we get at Aussie Injury Lawyers is: What is My Mental Health TPD Claim Worth? There is no simple answer because everyone’s circumstances differ.
However, based on our experience, the value of an average TPD payout will range from $50,000 to $500,000, with some people able to make multiple claims. (If you have several superannuation accounts, you can make more than one claim.)
Another factor is your lawyer’s level of negotiation skill and expertise. Insurance companies will seek to minimise your entitlements at every opportunity. Thankfully, our TPD claim lawyers deal with insurers every day. We understand the techniques they use to minimise your benefit. Hence, Aussie Injury Lawyers have the skill and expertise to support you through the process of maximising your payout.
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You will likely struggle financially if you can no longer work due to a mental health disorder. For this reason, Aussie Injury Lawyers will charge no upfront legal fees or ongoing legal costs during the progression of your claim.
This includes the cost of medical reports and assessments needed to build a compelling case to claim your TPD entitlements. You pay only when we win your claim and nothing if you lose. Hence, AIL carries all the financial risk of your legal case.
There is also no cost to understanding your legal options, including if you have multiple claims. It’s free to start, so call now – 1300 873 252
Yes, you can make a TPD claim for mental illness when:
To make a successful TPD claim, you must prove that your mental illness has caused a long-term or permanent disability, which will stop you from working in your usual role (or make it very difficult to do so).
However, unlike a workers’ compensation claim, you do not need to establish who was at fault or how you acquired your mental health condition.
Fortunately, our legal team has helped thousands of Aussies make successful claims, and we can help you, too.
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Severe depression is a recognised psychological and psychiatric condition classed as a disability. When you are Totally and Permanently Disabled because of severe depression and cannot work again, you can lodge a TPD claim through your superannuation insurer.
Each insurance provider has different requirements for depression TPD claims, and you must know these before applying. To have a successful claim, you must meet your eligibility criteria before lodging a case, like:
Proving your eligibility for permanent disability benefits relies on compelling medical evidence of clinical depression and how your mental illness impacts your work capacity.
Typically, it’s more challenging to get an insurer to approve TPD claims for depression. So, our expert superannuation insurance lawyers will support you through the process. It’s free to get started.
Up to 20% of Australians who live through a traumatic event will develop PTSD. People typically develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in several ways, including:
Trauma can be challenging to process, leading to intense negative emotions that are difficult to manage.
If you believe you have PTSD (or some other psychiatric condition) and it’s stopping you from working in your regular job, you could make a TPD claim for PTSD. Your TPD payout is likely significant and will help you survive financially while seeking treatment for your mental disorder.
Many people afflicted with bipolar disorder struggle to maintain employment because of the unpredictable nature of the disease. Medications can help stabilise mood swings, but many sufferers still experience severe episodes. While some employers will accommodate employees with mental health issues, others require employees to be able to complete work-related tasks without interruption.
Australians often experience some form of mental illness, and bipolar disorder is a common mental health condition that qualifies for a mental illness TPD claim.
To qualify for mental illness TPD claims, you must have a psychiatric or psychological disorder that impairs your ability to work. Common mental health disorders include:
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety disorder
• Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
• Schizophrenia
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Schizoaffective disorder
It can be more challenging to win claims for a mental health illness, as insurers typically require extensive documentation of the disabling impacts of your condition. So, a skilled TPD lawyer must guide you through the claim process to win a TPD benefit.
The TPD claim process for a successful mental illness permanent disability claim is as follows:
The legal process can be very challenging, particularly regarding a TPD claim for mental illness. Typically, insurers will seek to deny or minimise your entitlements. Hence, your best chance of success is working with a legal team with substantial expertise in winning these claims, so contact us now for free advice.
In Australia, winning a TPD claim for mental illness can be difficult, as a mental injury is not visible and, hence, more challenging to prove. Consequently, you need solid medical evidence and assessments to back up your claim for mental illness. Thankfully, the expert total and permanent disability team at AIL have a combined experience of over 100 years with a 99% claim success rate.
Aussie Injury Lawyers, it costs nothing to know where you stand. Conquer the legal process by getting the expert legal help you need to have a successful TPD claim for mental health by calling 1300 873 252
Our experienced TPD lawyers are in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.
AIL helps people claim their TPD benefits anywhere in Australia. People living in rural areas may not have access to a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist to be assessed as having a psychiatric disability. In this situation, a report from your local GP is sufficient. Our insurance lawyers will guide you through the assessment process for prove your eligibility.
If you suffer from mental health conditions, you might be concerned about the stress of lodging a claim for your TPD benefits. Insurers sometimes seek to deny or minimise your payout, especially in mental health cases. Let Aussie Injury Lawyers take on the anxiety of your case. Our 99% success rate is proof of our expertise in superannuation claims. We will do the heavy lifting so you can focus on your recovery.
It is common for people to think that Total and Permanent Disability relates to a physical injury. Because of this, people with mental illness believe they can’t qualify to claim their TPD benefits. While it is more difficult to prove, Aussie Injury Lawyers have assisted hundreds of Australians with a successful mental illness TPD claim. Knowing if you are eligible costs nothing, so contact us now.
Once we submit your mental illness TPD claim to your superannuation insurer, you will usually achieve a resolution within three months. If your insurance company challenges your claim or requests more information, your case will take longer. Because Aussie Injury Lawyers specialises in insurance claim law, we regularly deal with all the major disability insurance companies and understand their requirements. Our detailed knowledge of the insurance claims process leads to faster outcomes.
Your type of psychiatric disorder is not important for a successful mental illness disability claim. Suppose you have anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other recognised mental health conditions and can’t work in your usual occupation. In that case, you could make a super TPD claim. How you acquired your disorder is also not relevant. If your illness stops you from working permanently, you could access your TPD entitlements.
Yes, it can be more challenging to claim a TPD payout for psychological injury, however, understand that mental illness TPD claims are more common than those for physical injuries. Of course, your chance of a successful claim increases substantially when you work with the help of a skilled insurance claims lawyer.
Hardworking and straight-talking, our experienced TPD lawyers are dedicated to delivering results for you. We understand how challenging life can be when things go wrong and are here to help with free legal advice.
The expert team at Aussie Injury Lawyers is led by Kerry Splatt, an Accredited Specialist in compensation law. His expertise and over 100 years of combined legal experience guarantee success. Reach out. Let us show how we can assist you and your loved ones when the unexpected happens.
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