Where the history provided by the claimant to the diagnosing psychiatrist is materially different from:
then the claims assessor will need to verify the information.
In these situations:
Inconsistent evidence might also arise in the context of an application for increase or claim for permanent impairment where there has been an apparent deterioration in a previously diagnosed condition. Delegates are also obliged to seek further information or clarification from the treating psychiatrist to ensure the appropriate level of delegate satisfaction that an accurate assessment has been made.
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/21524%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/departmental-instructions/2004/c022004-right-reply-veterans-relation-research-reports