8.8 Facial Disfigurement - S41
Section 41 of the 1971 Act provides for compensation where a member suffered severe and permanent facial disfigurement before 1 December 1988.
The maximum rate of compensation for facial disfigurement will be set by the date the facial disfigurement became stable.
Where the facial disfigurement occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA in an amount calculated under Table 4.2 (Facial Disfigurement) of the Approved Guide.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-8-permanent-impairment-under-1971-act/88-facial-disfigurement-s41
8.8.1 S41, 1971 Act
Section 41 of the 1971 Act provides for compensation where a member suffered severe and permanent facial disfigurement before 1 December 1988.
The maximum rate of compensation for facial disfigurement will be set by the date the facial disfigurement became stable.
Where the facial disfigurement occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA in an amount calculated under Table 4.2 (Facial Disfigurement) of the Approved Guide.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-8-permanent-impairment-under-1971-act/88-facial-disfigurement-s41/881-s41-1971-act
8.8.2 Historical rate increases - S41, 1971 Act
Section 41 of the 1971 Act provides for compensation where a member suffered severe and permanent facial disfigurement before 1 December 1988.
The maximum rate of compensation for facial disfigurement will be set by the date the facial disfigurement became stable.
Where the facial disfigurement occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA in an amount calculated under Table 4.2 (Facial Disfigurement) of the Approved Guide.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-8-permanent-impairment-under-1971-act/88-facial-disfigurement-s41/882-historical-rate-increases-s41-1971-act
8.8.3 Facial disfigurement has to be severe
Section 41 of the 1971 Act provides for compensation where a member suffered severe and permanent facial disfigurement before 1 December 1988.
The maximum rate of compensation for facial disfigurement will be set by the date the facial disfigurement became stable.
Where the facial disfigurement occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA in an amount calculated under Table 4.2 (Facial Disfigurement) of the Approved Guide.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-8-permanent-impairment-under-1971-act/88-facial-disfigurement-s41/883-facial-disfigurement-has-be-severe
8.8.4 Medical board
Section 41 of the 1971 Act provides for compensation where a member suffered severe and permanent facial disfigurement before 1 December 1988.
The maximum rate of compensation for facial disfigurement will be set by the date the facial disfigurement became stable.
Where the facial disfigurement occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA in an amount calculated under Table 4.2 (Facial Disfigurement) of the Approved Guide.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-8-permanent-impairment-under-1971-act/88-facial-disfigurement-s41/884-medical-board
8.8.5 Assessing the amount of compensation
Section 41 of the 1971 Act provides for compensation where a member suffered severe and permanent facial disfigurement before 1 December 1988.
The maximum rate of compensation for facial disfigurement will be set by the date the facial disfigurement became stable.
Where the facial disfigurement occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA in an amount calculated under Table 4.2 (Facial Disfigurement) of the Approved Guide.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-8-permanent-impairment-under-1971-act/88-facial-disfigurement-s41/885-assessing-amount-compensation
8.8.6 Requirement to undertake 'suitable' medical treatment
Section 41 of the 1971 Act provides for compensation where a member suffered severe and permanent facial disfigurement before 1 December 1988.
The maximum rate of compensation for facial disfigurement will be set by the date the facial disfigurement became stable.
Where the facial disfigurement occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA in an amount calculated under Table 4.2 (Facial Disfigurement) of the Approved Guide.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-8-permanent-impairment-under-1971-act/88-facial-disfigurement-s41/886-requirement-undertake-suitable-medical-treatment
8.8.7 Refuses or fails to have, or obstructs, the medical examination
Section 41 of the 1971 Act provides for compensation where a member suffered severe and permanent facial disfigurement before 1 December 1988.
The maximum rate of compensation for facial disfigurement will be set by the date the facial disfigurement became stable.
Where the facial disfigurement occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA in an amount calculated under Table 4.2 (Facial Disfigurement) of the Approved Guide.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-8-permanent-impairment-under-1971-act/88-facial-disfigurement-s41/887-refuses-or-fails-have-or-obstructs-medical-examination