Inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs
Diabetes mellitus - Inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs Factor
RMA definition
A "MET" is a unit of measurement of the level of physical exertion. 1 MET = 3.5 ml of oxygen/kg of body weight per minute or, 1.0 kcal/kg of body weight per hour, or resting metabolic rate.
General information
A MET approximates to the energy required to rest quietly in bed. A 70 kg man would use about 3 METs when walking at 4 km per hour.
Note:
- The factor requirements are a severe test of a limited capacity for exertion. The MET ratings for common activities provides guidance for assessing whether or not certain activities meet the RMA SOP factor.
- The SOP factor requires "an inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs …". Therefore, there must be a physical or mental incapacity that prevents the person engaging in such activity. The incapacity must be due a physical inability with a generalised, rather than localised, effect on the level of physical activity able to be undertaken. For example the person with adhesive capsulitis may not be able to work as a mechanic or play golf, but can readily engage in other activities where the level of energy expended is greater than 3 METs. Similarly, the person with osteoarthrosis of the knees can undertake upper arm activities and/or swimming at levels easily exceeding 3 METs.
- Lifestyle choices, lack of opportunity, or lack of facilities do not constitute an inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs.
Last reviewed for CCPS 12 March 2008.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | Inability to Undertake Physical Activity | ||
| Medical Report | Inability to Undertake Physical Activity |
Preliminary questions [33842]
33534 there is some evidence that an inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
10548 the veteran has non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2).
33535 the veteran has been unable to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 5 years at some time.
33536 the veteran was unable to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 5 years as a result of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
33843 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs and VEA service for diabetes mellitus.
33844 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs and VEA service for the clinical onset of diabetes mellitus.
33846 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs and eligible service for the clinical onset of diabetes mellitus.
or
33847 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs and operational service for the clinical onset of diabetes mellitus.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
33845 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs and VEA service for the clinical worsening of diabetes mellitus.
33849 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs and eligible service for the clinical worsening of diabetes mellitus.
or
33848 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs and operational service for the clinical worsening of diabetes mellitus.
Clinical onset and operational service [33847]
33499 the identified illness or injury made a material contribution to the veteran's inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least the five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
33538 the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from undertaking any physical activity greater than 3 METs is causally related to operational service.
Clinical onset and eligible service [33846]
33850 the identified illness or injury made a material contribution to the veteran's inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 10 years.
33851 the identified illness or injury made a material contribution to the veteran's inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 10 years immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
33537 the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from undertaking any physical activity greater than 3 METs is causally related to eligible service.
Clinical worsening and operational service [33848]
33500 the identified illness or injury made a material contribution to the veteran's inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs after the clinical onset and for at least the five years before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
33538 the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from undertaking any physical activity greater than 3 METs is causally related to operational service.
33539 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury that prevented the veteran from undertaking any physical activity greater than 3 METs is causally related.
Clinical worsening and eligible service [33849]
33850 the identified illness or injury made a material contribution to the veteran's inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 10 years.
33852 the identified illness or injury made a material contribution to the veteran's inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 10 years immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
33537 the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from undertaking any physical activity greater than 3 METs is causally related to eligible service.
33540 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury that prevented the veteran from undertaking any physical activity greater than 3 METs is causally related.
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