9.2 Need for Clear and Accurate Diagnosis

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis

9.2.1 Examples of inadequate description

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/921-examples-inadequate-description

9.2.2 ICD Codes

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/922-icd-codes

9.2.3 Diagnosis for full-time members (whether current or discharged)

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/923-diagnosis-full-time-members-whether-current-or-discharged

9.2.4 Access to service medical documents and responsibility for retrieval

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/924-access-service-medical-documents-and-responsibility-retrieval

9.2.5 Delegates to retrieve and audit all documents in contentious cases

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/925-delegates-retrieve-and-audit-all-documents-contentious-cases

9.2.6 Delegate powers to demand medical documents from clients under S58

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/926-delegate-powers-demand-medical-documents-clients-under-s58

9.2.7 Delegates rights to examine VEA files on client

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/927-delegates-rights-examine-vea-files-client

9.2.8 Reserves members and medical documentation of injury

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/928-reserves-members-and-medical-documentation-injury

9.2.9 Advice to be given to Reserves members re medical evidence

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/929-advice-be-given-reserves-members-re-medical-evidence

9.2.10 Delegate's discretion/authority to approach Reservist's doctor

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/9210-delegates-discretionauthority-approach-reservists-doctor

9.2.11 Section 58 and Reservists

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/9211-section-58-and-reservists

9.2.12 Medical examination (commissioned by the Delegate)

As outlined at 9.1.1, Delegates may only accept liability for a defined medical condition.

The condition claimed by the employee on the claim form is, at the start of the Delegate's investigation, an alleged condition only. The matter of defining what – if anything – the employee suffers from must be resolved before inquiring as to whether that condition can be attributed to ADF employment.

It is important for the Delegate to be as accurate and specific as possible in detailing the actual diagnosis of the condition claimed by the client, including whether the injury is left, right or bilateral. If the diagnosis supplied by the client's doctor (i.e. accompanying the claim form) is inadequate, it is important to follow up with the doctor concerned.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-9-defining-injury/92-need-clear-and-accurate-diagnosis/9212-medical-examination-commissioned-delegate