Part Two-The Guide
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide
Overview
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/overview
What Section 28 Says
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/what-section-28-says
Section 28 (2)
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/what-section-28-says/section-28-2
Sections 28 (3) To (8)
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/what-section-28-says/sections-28-3-8
Copies Of The Guide
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/what-section-28-says/copies-guide
Understanding The Guide
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/understanding-guide
Glossary
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/understanding-guide/glossary
Guide Content
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/understanding-guide/guide-content
The Principles Of Assessment
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/understanding-guide/principles-assessment
Impairments Under Part A
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/understanding-guide/impairments-under-part
Introduction At Table 9.1
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/understanding-guide/introduction-table-91
Combined Values Chart
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/understanding-guide/combined-values-chart
Determining Post 1988 Impairments Resulting From Pre 1988 Impairments
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/understanding-guide/determining-post-1988-impairments-resulting-pre-1988-impairments
Non-Economic Losses Under Part B
Section 24 (5) provides that Comcare:
“... shall determine the degree of permanent impairment of the employee resulting from an injury under the provisions of the approved Guide.”
Using an approved guide ensures all employees are provided with a consistent result on percentages of permanent impairment. One employee does not receive more or less compensation than another with the same level of impairment.
The “approved Guide” is defined by the Act as:
“(a)the document, prepared by Comcare in accordance with section 28 under the title “Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment”, that has been approved by the Minister and is for the time being in force; and
(b)if an instrument varying the document has been approved by the Minister - that document as so varied.” (section 4).
Together with section 28, this provision makes it clear that claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss must be assessed under Comcare's Guide to the Evaluation of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (the guide).
The guide is currently under review.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-thirteen-permanent-impairment/part-two-guide/understanding-guide/non-economic-losses-under-part-b