8.9 Loss of Sense of Taste or Smell - S42
Section 42(1) of the 1971 Act provided for lump-sum compensation where a member suffered an injury which resulted in the 'total and permanent loss of the sense of taste' and S42(2) provided for lump-sum compensation where a member suffered an injury which resulted in the 'total and permanent loss of the sense of smell'.
Where the loss occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA at a rate of 5% WPI ('complete loss of olfaction or taste') under Table 7.2 (Miscellaneous Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders) 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/89-loss-sense-taste-or-smell-s42
8.9.1 S42, 1971 Act
Section 42(1) of the 1971 Act provided for lump-sum compensation where a member suffered an injury which resulted in the 'total and permanent loss of the sense of taste' and S42(2) provided for lump-sum compensation where a member suffered an injury which resulted in the 'total and permanent loss of the sense of smell'.
Where the loss occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA at a rate of 5% WPI ('complete loss of olfaction or taste') under Table 7.2 (Miscellaneous Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders) 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/89-loss-sense-taste-or-smell-s42/891-s42-1971-act
8.9.2 Historical rate increases - S42, 1971 Act
Section 42(1) of the 1971 Act provided for lump-sum compensation where a member suffered an injury which resulted in the 'total and permanent loss of the sense of taste' and S42(2) provided for lump-sum compensation where a member suffered an injury which resulted in the 'total and permanent loss of the sense of smell'.
Where the loss occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA at a rate of 5% WPI ('complete loss of olfaction or taste') under Table 7.2 (Miscellaneous Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders) 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/89-loss-sense-taste-or-smell-s42/892-historical-rate-increases-s42-1971-act
8.9.3 'Total and permanent loss'
Section 42(1) of the 1971 Act provided for lump-sum compensation where a member suffered an injury which resulted in the 'total and permanent loss of the sense of taste' and S42(2) provided for lump-sum compensation where a member suffered an injury which resulted in the 'total and permanent loss of the sense of smell'.
Where the loss occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA at a rate of 5% WPI ('complete loss of olfaction or taste') under Table 7.2 (Miscellaneous Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders) 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/89-loss-sense-taste-or-smell-s42/893-total-and-permanent-loss
8.9.4 Medical Referees
Section 42(1) of the 1971 Act provided for lump-sum compensation where a member suffered an injury which resulted in the 'total and permanent loss of the sense of taste' and S42(2) provided for lump-sum compensation where a member suffered an injury which resulted in the 'total and permanent loss of the sense of smell'.
Where the loss occurred, or became permanent, after 1 December 1988, compensation is payable under S24 of the SRCA at a rate of 5% WPI ('complete loss of olfaction or taste') under Table 7.2 (Miscellaneous Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders) 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/89-loss-sense-taste-or-smell-s42/894-medical-referees