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  1. Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions

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  • 5. Introduction - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions
  • 6. Requesting the diagnosis -
  • 7. Requesting a posthumous diagnosis -
  • 8. Referral Letter -
  • 9. Confirming the diagnosis -
  • 10. DSM-5 criteria must be met -
  • 11. Exposure to a traumatic event -
  • 12. Requesting more information from the Claimant -
  • 13. Requesting a Research Report -
  • 14. Dealing with inconsistent evidence -
  • 15. Seeking a second opinion -
  • 16. Determining the Claim -
  • 17. Diagnosis not confirmed -

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    • CM7014 MRCC181 - Guidelines for Psychiatric Compensation Claims
      • Part 1 - For Psychiatrists: Diagnostic & Assessment Guidelines
      • Part 2 - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions
        • 5. Introduction - For Claims Assessors: Investigation Guidelines for Psychiatric Conditions
        • 6. Requesting the diagnosis -
        • 7. Requesting a posthumous diagnosis -
        • 8. Referral Letter -
        • 9. Confirming the diagnosis -
        • 10. DSM-5 criteria must be met -
        • 11. Exposure to a traumatic event -
        • 12. Requesting more information from the Claimant -
        • 13. Requesting a Research Report -
        • 14. Dealing with inconsistent evidence -
        • 15. Seeking a second opinion -
        • 16. Determining the Claim -
        • 17. Diagnosis not confirmed -
      • Attachment A - Posthumous Diagnosis of Psychiatric Conditions
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