What this instrument is
The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered the Statement of Principles concerning cerebral meningioma (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 64 of 2026). Cerebral meningioma is a type of brain tumour. This instrument came into force on 9 September 2026.
What it covers
The Statement of Principles sets out the medical and service-related factors that must be established to make a compensation claim for cerebral meningioma under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004. The Reasonable Hypothesis standard is the basis on which this instrument operates.
Administering body
This instrument is administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. It is a veterans' affairs instrument and has no direct relevance to general small business owners or their employees.
Key actions
- Veterans, defence family members, or advocates dealing with a cerebral meningioma compensation claim can read the full instrument at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01178 to understand the factors that must be established to connect the condition to service.
- The Department of Veterans' Affairs can be contacted directly for guidance on how this Statement of Principles applies to a specific claim.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.