5.3.1 Have regard to

The use of this phrase gives a delegate some flexibility in the exercise of their judgment as to the permanence of an impairment.  In making this judgement, it is necessary to consider each of the criteria.  However, the relative weighting to be given to each criterion must be determined on the facts of each individual case.

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