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This section provides an overview of the assessment rules set out in Chapter 26 of the Guide to Determining Impairment and Compensation 2026 (GARP M 2026). It explains concepts regarding the use of the baseline impairment rating for assessments of Permanent Impairment (PI) compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA), including:
- when it is required,
- what it includes, and
- how impairments under previous legislation (i.e. the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) and/or the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA)) are considered for the calculations.
A copy of the new GARP M 2026 is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00595/asmade/text