MSRCA_index

Version

Published

Changes

Comment

14.004

08/08/2014

Chapter 3 Concepts

Chapter 4 Assessment

Chapter 5 Calculation using the Approved Guide

Chapter 10 Procedures
(Permanent Impairment Handbook)

Various chapters updated due to the effect of the latest Comcare Jurisdictional Policy Advice.

Chapter 4 Determining SRCA/ADB Lump Sum Entitlements
(Death Handbook)

Changes to apportioning lump sums under ss17(3)

14.003

25/06/2014

20.10 Where several conditions all contribute to the incapacity
(Incapacity Handbook)

Policy updated to clarify that all conditions contributing to a person's incapacity should be listed on VEA clearances.

30.6.1 Delegates have discretion to make interim payments at statutory rates
(Incapacity Handbook)

Policy updated to reflect that medically discharged members can only be paid at the interim rate when they have not submitted a ComSuper claim.

31.1 Overview of Normal Weekly Earnings
(Incapacity Handbook)

Quick reference guides inserted.

Chapter 37 Superannuation – Ss20, 21 and 21A
(Incapacity Handbook)

Clarification of the word 'received' following the decision of the Full Federal Court of Australia (FFCA) in Comcare v Dunstan, general changes to superannuation information.

14.002

29/03/2014

37.4.1 Overview of the MSBS
(Incapacity Handbook)

Policy has been updated to reflect that MSBS members can access their own contributions and interest accrued up until 1 July 1999 upon leaving the ADF, irrespective of whether they have reached their preservation age or retired from the workforce.

14.001

25/01/2014

6.7.1 DVA Clearance
(Permanent Impairment Handbook)

Changes to the procedure when clients fail to return election form within 21 days.

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