Overview

The Federal Register of Legislation records an amendment to the Statement of Principles concerning myocarditis under the Balance of Probabilities standard, numbered No. 40 of 2026. This instrument governs whether myocarditis can be accepted as service-related for veterans' compensation purposes.

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Scope

This instrument applies to veterans' entitlements claims. It sets the principles used to assess whether myocarditis is connected to a veteran's service, assessed on the Balance of Probabilities standard.

Relevance to small business

This rule does not affect small business owners or their obligations. No action is required by small business owners.

Further information

The full text of the instrument is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00469.

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