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The ADF may undertake a rehabilitation assessment in any of the following circumstances:
- a member's treating Medical Officer (MO) recommends a rehabilitation assessment due to the nature of the injury or illness;
- the treating MO places the member on sick or convalescence leave or medical restrictions for greater than 28 days;
- a member's Commanding Officer requests a rehabilitation assessment;
- a member may request or self-refer for a rehabilitation assessment;
- a DVA delegate recommends a rehabilitation assessment be undertaken after conducting a Needs Assessmen or following the receipt of incapacity payments – refer to section 4.2.1 of this Library for information about how to refer a serving member to the ADF Rehabilitation Programs; or
- a mandatory referral for members with a diagnosed mental health condition, which is not short term or self-limiting as part of their treatment or care planning.