What this instrument covers
The Repatriation Medical Authority has issued a Statement of Principles for cerebral meningioma (a type of brain tumour) under the Balance of Probabilities standard. The instrument is numbered No. 65 of 2026 and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation as F2026L01179.
Purpose of the Statement of Principles
The instrument sets out the medical and service-related factors that must exist for a veteran's cerebral meningioma to be accepted as connected to their military service. It operates under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Effective date
The instrument came into force on 9 September 2026.
How claims are affected
This Statement of Principles applies to how claims for cerebral meningioma are assessed for veterans and their families seeking compensation or rehabilitation through the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Key actions
- Veterans or family members with a cerebral meningioma diagnosis can check whether a condition or claim may be assessed under this updated Statement of Principles by visiting the full instrument at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01179.
- The Department of Veterans' Affairs can be contacted directly to ask how this instrument affects an existing or new compensation claim under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
- Those who assist veterans with Department of Veterans' Affairs claims - for example as advocates or support workers - can note that this instrument is in force from 9 September 2026 and may apply to current or future claims involving cerebral meningioma.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.