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  1. 4.5 Medical Connections to Service

4.5 Medical Connections to Service

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This chapter outlines how Statements of Principles (SoPs) are made and used to connect particular injuries, diseases or deaths to service. It outlines the role of the Repatriation Medical Authority (RMA) and the Specialist Medical Review Council (SMRC) in investigating and reviewing SoPs.

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Medical Connections to Service

Chapter 4.1 Disability Compensation Payment Eligibility

Chapter 4.4 Causal Connection of Injury and Disease with Service

Chapter 1.2 Service Types

Chapter 2.3 Standard and Onus of Proof

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  • 4.5.1 Overview of Medical Connections to Service
  • 4.5.2 What are Statements of Principles?
  • 4.5.3 How are Statements of Principles Made and Used?
  • 4.5.4 Investigation and Review of Statements of Principles

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      • 4.5.1 Overview of Medical Connections to Service
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      • 4.5.4 Investigation and Review of Statements of Principles
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