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Back and spinal injuries are the leading cause of TPD claims in Australia, yet thousands of eligible Australians never claim. If a back or spinal condition has ended your ability to work, your super fund may owe you a significant lump sum. Here's what you need to know.

The single most common reason TPD claims are delayed or denied in Australia is insufficient medical evidence. Here's exactly what you need to gather, and how to make sure it says the right things to your insurer.

Most Australians making a TPD claim have no idea how long the process actually takes, and funds rarely tell you upfront. Here are the honest, realistic timeframes you can expect, and what causes delays.

Most Australians have no idea how to actually lodge a TPD claim through their super fund. This step-by-step guide walks you through every stage of the process, what to prepare, and what to watch out for.

If illness or injury has stopped you from working, your superannuation fund may owe you monthly income replacement payments right now. Most Australians don't know how to claim this, or that it even exists. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process.

Before you hire anyone to help with your TPD claim, understand exactly how legal and claims fees work, what no-win no-fee really means, and what you should actually pay.

Most Australians have life insurance, TPD cover, and income protection sitting inside their superannuation account right now. Many have no idea it's there. Here is how to check what insurance is attached to your super, what it covers, and what to do if you may be eligible to claim.

A denied TPD claim is not the end of the road. Super funds issue incorrect denials regularly, and you have the right to challenge the decision through internal review, a complaint to AFCA, or legal action. Here is what to do next, step by step, and how Better Claim can help you fight back.

Over $1 billion in super insurance benefits goes unclaimed every year in Australia. If a serious illness or injury has stopped you from working, you may be entitled to a significant lump sum through your superannuation. Here's exactly how TPD claims work, and what your fund won't tell you.

Since 2019, Australian super funds have been legally allowed to cancel your death, TPD, and income protection cover if your account goes inactive, often without adequate notice to you. Millions of Australians have lost their super insurance without realising it. This guide explains when and why funds cancel cover, what your rights are, whether you can reinstate it, and what to do if a claim was denied because of a cancellation you did not know about.

A terminal illness benefit allows you to access your super insurance, and sometimes your super balance itself, before you die. It is one of the least understood entitlements in the Australian super system. If you have been diagnosed with a life-limiting condition, you do not need to wait until you pass away for your family to benefit. This guide explains what the terminal illness benefit covers, who qualifies, and what to do if your claim has been delayed or denied.

The difference between 'any occupation' and 'own occupation' TPD definitions is one of the most important things to understand before lodging a super insurance claim. It determines how high the bar is set, what evidence you need to meet it, and whether a denial can be challenged. This guide breaks down both definitions in plain language and explains how to identify which one applies to your policy.