Dear ,
I am writing to you regarding , who has an accepted compensation claim for .
The employee has recently submitted a claim for modifications to motor vehicle, specifically for .
Section 39 of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 provides for the reasonable cost of modification to a vehicle. The modification must be reasonably required by the employee having regard to his or her compensable condition and where appropriate to the requirements of the rehabilitation program.
Would you please conduct an assessment to determine the necessity for the modification being claimed. Criteria to be addressed are:
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the likely period for which the modification will be needed;
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freedom and safety of movement in the vehicle used by the employee; and
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whether the modification will assist in recovery and/or an earlier return to work.
Following assessment, your answers to the following questions would be appreciated:
1.From what physical restrictions does the employee suffer?
2.In your view is the claimant fit to drive a vehicle safely?
3.Bearing in mind the restrictions (if any) stated in your answer to question 1, do you consider that the employee would be able to carry out the following functions associated with driving a motor vehicle:
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unlocking, opening and closing doors;
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opening and closing windows;
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applying the hand brake;
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changing manual gears;
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operating automatic transmission levers; and
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operating indicators and other controls.
4.Are any modifications to the employee's vehicle required as a result of the compensable condition? If so, what is required and for how long would the modification be needed?
Please include your account for this service and I will arrange for prompt payment.
If you have any questions about this letter, I can be contacted on .
Yours sincerely,
Comcare Australia