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4.5.4 Investigation and Review of Statements of Principles

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The RMA may investigate the possibility of making a Statement of Principle [glossary:(:]SoP[glossary:):] in respect of a certain disease, injury or death, or review a previous decision not to make a SoP. It can also review the contents of an existing SoP. This can be on its own initiative, or by request. The SMRC is able to review any decision by the RMA to make or change a SoP, or not to make or change a SoP, by examining the information that was available to the RMA at the time of its decision.


The RMA is a panel of five medical and scientific experts appointed by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs after consultation with the ex-service and veteran community.

The role of the RMA is:

 

 

Statement of Principles means:

  • a Statement of Principles determined by the RMA under section 196B of the VEA; or
  • a determination made by the Repatriation Commission under section 180A of the VEA; or
  • a Statement of Principles concerning a particular kind of injury or disease made available to the VRB by the Repatriation Commission under paragraph 138(2)(a) of the VEA.

 

 

Statement of Principles means:

  • a Statement of Principles determined by the RMA under section 196B of the VEA; or
  • a determination made by the Repatriation Commission under section 180A of the VEA; or
  • a Statement of Principles concerning a particular kind of injury or disease made available to the VRB by the Repatriation Commission under paragraph 138(2)(a) of the VEA.