What this instrument covers
The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered a new Statement of Principles concerning adrenal insufficiency under the Reasonable Hypothesis standard (No. 58 of 2026). The instrument came into force on 8 September 2026.
Purpose of the instrument
The Statement of Principles sets out the medical factors that must exist for a veteran or defence member to connect adrenal insufficiency to their military service when making a compensation claim. The instrument is used by the Veterans' Review Board and decision-makers when assessing claims under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Relevance to small businesses
This instrument does not create any obligations for small businesses. It is a technical legislative instrument that applies only to veterans' compensation claims assessed under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Further information
The full instrument is available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01171.
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