12.7.10 Assessment of VEA and DRCA Condition

Broadly speaking, the Commission takes the view that existing DRCA and/or VEA evidence can be used with the client's consent wherever such evidence is medically appropriate, and where it confirms a beneficial outcome. For more information about the age and currency of medical evidence, please see chapter 5.6.3 of the MRCA PI Policy Manual.

Where the use of DRCA and VEA evidence is inappropriate, delegates will need to arrange an appointment for MRCA PI compensation claimants to undergo an up-to-date medical examination of their VEA and/or DRCA conditions in order to determine the impairment ratings under GARP M. 

If a claimant's DRCA and VEA evidence cannot be used, and the client is not willing to undergo a new medical examination of the VEA and/or DRCA conditions, MRCA compensation cannot be calculated. For more information about unreasonable refusal to undergo medical examination please see chapter 5.5 of the MRCA PI Policy Manual.

Please see the Compensation Claims Procedures manual for more information.