CM7014 MRCC181 - Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/commission-guidelines/cm7014-mrcc181-guidelines-psychiatric-compensation-claims

Part 1 - For Practitioners: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/commission-guidelines/cm7014-mrcc181-guidelines-psychiatric-compensation-claims/part-1-psychiatrists-diagnostic-assessment-guidelines

1. Introduction - For Practitioners: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/commission-guidelines/cm7014-mrcc181-guidelines-psychiatric-compensation-claims/part-1-psychiatrists-diagnostic-assessment-guidelines/1-introduction-psychiatrists-diagnostic-assessment-guidelines

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2. Psychiatric Report

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/commission-guidelines/cm7014-mrcc181-guidelines-psychiatric-compensation-claims/part-1-psychiatrists-diagnostic-assessment-guidelines/2-psychiatric-report

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3. Disclosure of Reports -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/commission-guidelines/cm7014-mrcc181-guidelines-psychiatric-compensation-claims/part-1-psychiatrists-diagnostic-assessment-guidelines/3-disclosure-reports

4. Fees for Reports -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/commission-guidelines/cm7014-mrcc181-guidelines-psychiatric-compensation-claims/part-1-psychiatrists-diagnostic-assessment-guidelines/4-fees-reports

Part 1A – Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/86562

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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

5. Introduction - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/5-introduction-claims-assessors-investigation-guidelines

6. Requesting the diagnosis -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/6-requesting-diagnosis

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7. Requesting a posthumous diagnosis -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/7-requesting-posthumous-diagnosis

8. Referral Letter -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/8-referral-letter

9. Confirming the diagnosis -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/9-confirming-diagnosis

10. DSM-5 criteria must be met -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/10-dsm-5-criteria-must-be-met

11. Exposure to a traumatic event -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/11-exposure-traumatic-event

12. Requesting more information from the Claimant -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/12-requesting-more-information-claimant

13. Requesting a Research Report -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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

14. Dealing with inconsistent evidence -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/14-dealing-inconsistent-evidence

15. Seeking a second opinion -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/15-seeking-second-opinion

16. Determining the Claim -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/16-determining-claim

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17. Diagnosis not confirmed -

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

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/17-diagnosis-not-confirmed

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/commission-guidelines/cm7014-mrcc181-guidelines-psychiatric-compensation-claims/attachment-posthumous-diagnosis-psychiatric-conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

REPATRIATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims made under the:

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)

Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Defence-related Claims) 1988 (DRCA)

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)

 

These Guidelines replace CM5832 of 2005.

 

These Guidelines are not directives and should not be used as a substitute for the proper application of the law to the particular circumstances of each case. They set out the Commissions' position on diagnosing, investigating, determining and assessing psychiatric conditions. The Guidelines indicate the way the Commissions consider the legislation should be applied.

Note: the guidelines have been amended following CM7014, CM7765 (MRCC 36/2024) and CM7794 (MRCC 16/2025)

 

Structure of these Guidelines

The structure of these Guidelines is:

Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines

Part 1A - Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions

Attachment B - Current Schedule of Fees for Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and General Practitioners

 

 

 

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/commission-guidelines/cm7014-mrcc181-guidelines-psychiatric-compensation-claims/attachment-b-current-schedule-fees-psychiatrists

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