The NEL questionnaire is an important tool for the delegate to obtain necessary information from the veteran about the subjective physiological, psychological and other impacts the injury that is being assessed has on their lifestyle. As a general rule, the NEL questionnaire should be provided to the veteran for completion for each injury that is being assessed.
Comments are required from the veteran to justify their self-assessed scores and the description of effect set out in each of the Tables. Delegates can then satisfy themselves as to the validity of the responses (including by examining medical reports etc.) and confirm or otherwise the ratings in the letter of offer to the claimant.
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[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/20873%23comment-form