Trusted Support for ADF Veterans Navigating CSC Claims
Australia’s superannuation system is complex.
Navigating the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) processes can feel complex, time-consuming, and often unclear.
Military Pensions exists to make that process simpler.
We provide structured, practical support to help ADF veterans understand their options and prepare claims that are clear, accurate, and properly supported.
Our Team
Chris Goodlet
Partner After serving in the Australian Army, Chris was medically discharged at a young age due to injuries sustained during service. Following his transition from the military, he began volunteering with local Ex-Service Organisations (ESOs), helping fellow veterans navigate the challenges and stresses he personally experienced when leaving Defence.
Chris later joined the Department of Veterans' Affairs, where he worked across both the claims and transition spaces. In his role as a Veteran Support Officer, he served as an on-base advisor assisting serving members as they transitioned out of the military. Through this experience, Chris developed extensive expertise in both the DVA compensation and rehabilitation system, as well as the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) military superannuation and pension framework.
Over the past several years, Chris has been the Founder and Director of Military Claims, helping hundreds of veterans and their families navigate the often-complex DVA process. Under his leadership, Military Claims has grown into one of Australia’s larger veteran advocacy firms.
Building on this experience, Chris has now co-founded Military Pensions alongside Claire, a highly accomplished solicitor specialising in superannuation and pension claims. Together, they aim to further support veterans by providing expert guidance and assistance within the military superannuation and pension space.
Claire Nelson
Managing Director and CEOClaire has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, with extensive expertise in the superannuation sector. She holds a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Business and has built a career focused on supporting clients through complex and often sensitive matters.
Throughout her corporate career, Claire developed a strong reputation for advocating for vulnerable customers and delivering outcomes with empathy, professionalism and integrity.
Claire also serves on not-for-profit boards and is passionate about contributing to organisations that create meaningful community impact. Coming from a veteran family, she brings a strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by current and former Defence members and their families.
Ally Mawson
Business Manager / Claims Specialist With over 12 years of experience as an Analyst within Corrective Services, Ally Mawson brings a deep understanding of the complexities of hierarchical organisations and the operational, physical, and psychological impacts experienced by personnel working within them. Her strong analytical thinking, investigative expertise, and problem-solving abilities are now focused on supporting and advocating for veterans and their families.
Ally has extensive experience consulting and advising veterans on entitlement eligibility, while educating clients on Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) processes and benefits. As the current Business Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME), she is passionate about helping veterans navigate complex claims and compensation systems with confidence and clarity.
With close friends and family who have served in the Australian Defence Force, Ally is deeply committed to advocating for veterans and improving awareness of the support and entitlements available to them.
Built by Veterans, for Veterans
Military Pensions is a veteran and veteran family-owned business.
We understand the transition out of the ADF because we’ve lived it ourselves — including the challenges of dealing with injuries, health conditions, and complex claims processes after service.
This lived experience shapes how we work:
Clear communication
Practical guidance
Respect for your situation
Experience with CSC and DVA Claims
Our team combines lived military experience with deep professional knowledge of superannuation and claims processes.
This includes:
A clear understanding of how CSC assesses invalidity benefits
Experience navigating CSC claims and review processes
Insight into the evidence required to support a well-prepared application
Our focus is on ensuring your claim is prepared accurately and thoroughly, reflecting your true circumstances and allowing it to be properly assessed the first time, reducing unnecessary delays or back and forth with CSC
A Structured & Honest Approach
Every claim is different.
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach or make assumptions about outcomes.
Instead, we:
Take the time to understand your situation
Identify what evidence is relevant
Provide clear advice on whether a claim is worth pursuing
Focus on preparing applications properly
If a claim is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you.
Our Goal
Our goal is simple:
To help veterans access the compensation and entitlements they may be eligible for, with as little stress and confusion as possible.
Speak with Our Team
If you’re unsure where to start, we can help you understand your options and what steps may be available.