A "MET" is a unit of measurement of the level of physical exertion. 1 MET = 3.5 ml of oxygen/kg of body weight per minute or, 1.0 kcal/kg of body weight per hour, or resting metabolic rate.
General information
A MET approximates to the energy required to rest quietly in bed. A 70 kg man would use about 3 METs when walking at 4 km per hour.
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Claimant Report | Inability to Undertake Physical Activity |
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Medical Report | Inability to Undertake Physical Activity |
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33917 there is some evidence that an inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
14791 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs and VEA service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the colorectum.
14792 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs and eligible service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the colorectum.
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9862 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs and operational service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the colorectum.
9860 the veteran was unable to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 10 years, within the 30 years before the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the colorectum.
33920 the veteran's inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 10 years within the 30 years before the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the colorectum was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.
33921 the identified illness or injury which caused the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs is causally related to operational service.
14793 the veteran was unable to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 20 years within the 30 years before the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the colorectum.
33920 the veteran's inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 10 years within the 30 years before the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the colorectum was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.
25875 the identified illness or injury made a material contribution to the veteran's inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs for at least 20 years, within the 30 years before the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the colorectum.
33922 the identified illness or injury which caused the inability to undertake any physical activity greater than 3 METs is causally related to eligible service.
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9213.pdf
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9213.docx
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9321.pdf
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9321.docx