13. Requesting a Research Report -

Request a report from a historical researcher, taking care to follow the procedures set out in DI C11/2005. The claimant and/or their representative should be informed that a research report will be sought.

A claimant must be given an opportunity to respond to the contents of any report received (Right of Reply) before the claim can be refused on that basis.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/commission-guidelines/cm7014-mrcc181-guidelines-psychiatric-compensation-claims/part-2-claims-assessors-investigation-guidelines-psychiatric-conditions/13-requesting-research-report