Dear
I am writing about your compensation claim for and your request for consideration of payment for a modification under section 39 of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
So that I can determine whether such a modification is payable, I need further information from you and your treating doctor or rehabilitation provider.
It would be appreciated if you could provide a response to the following:
1.Do you, or a member of your immediate family, own a vehicle which is registered in either your name or that of an immediate family member? Is that vehicle fitted with the modification you are now claiming?
In addition, could you also obtain answers to the following questions from your doctor or rehabilitation provider:
1.What is the nature and extent of your impairment?
2.Has a driving assessment been undertaken to ascertain whether you are capable of driving a vehicle? If so, what is the outcome of that assessment?
3.What specific vehicular modification do you reasonably require in relation to:
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access,
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safety, and
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freedom of movement,
while driving, having regard to your compensable condition?
4.For how long will the modification be required?
5.How does the modification assist you to return to, or maintain you in, employment?
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact me on , quoting file reference ********/**.
Yours sincerely
Comcare Australia