Should a SRCA condition be aggravated by MRCA service (i.e. eligible service after
1 July 2004) then the aggravated component is considered to be a MRCA condition e.g. medical treatment comes under the MRCA. For more information, see Chapter 12 of the MRCA Policy Manual.
The operation of Chapter 25 of GARP M allows for injuries already compensated under the SRCA to be offset against the overall impairment and resultant payment under the MRCA PI provisions. The decision in James v Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission [2010] FCAFC 95 endorses the operation of this chapter. For more information, see Chapter 5 of the MRCA Policy Manual.
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[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/20783#tgt-msrca_pi_hbk_ftn46
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-12-transitional-provisions
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/20783#ref-msrca_pi_hbk_ftn45
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-5-permanent-impairment
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