5.16.7.1 Chapter 26: Baseline Assessment Methodology

This section provides an overview of the assessment rules set out in Chapter 26 of the Guide to Determining Impairment and Compensation 2026 (GARP M 2026). It explains concepts regarding the use of the baseline impairment rating for assessments of Permanent Impairment (PI) compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA), including: 

• when it is required, 
• what it includes, and 
• how impairments under previous legislation (i.e. the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) and/or the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA)) are considered for the calculations. 

A copy of the new GARP M 2026 is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00595/asmade/text