Post by Banjo on Jul 19, 2013 17:43:35 GMT 7
The tables changed as of 01/07/2013.
The Impairment Tables (1.1.I.10) have been reviewed to ensure that they are consistent with contemporary medical and rehabilitation practice. From 1 January 2012, revised Impairment Tables are to be used for the assessment of new DSP claims and reviews.
I'm not going to read them through to find out any differences but I recommend people with interest in a particular disability do so.
The guidelines are still dated 01/01/2012
guidesacts.fahcsia.gov.au/guides_acts/ssguide_images/guidelines%20to%20the%20tables.pdf
Quite specific about reading your doctors reports.
7 Information that must be taken into account in applying the Tables
(1) Subject to subsection (2), in applying the Tables the following information must be taken into account:
(a) the information provided by the health professionals specified in the relevant Table; and
(b) any additional medical or work capacity information that may be available; and
(c) any information that is required to be taken into account under the Tables, including as specified in the introduction to each Table.
(2) A person may be asked to demonstrate abilities described in the Tables.
8 Information that must not be taken into account in applying the Tables
(1) Symptoms reported by a person in relation to their condition can only be taken into account where there is corroborating evidence.
Note: Examples of the corroborating evidence that may be taken into account are set out in the Introduction of each Table in Part 3 of this Determination.
(2) Unless required under the Tables, the impact of non-medical factors when assessing a person’s impairment must not be taken into account.
Example: Unless specifically referred to by a descriptor in a Table, the following must not be taken into account in assessing an impairment: the availability of suitable work in the person’s local community; English language competence; age; gender; level of education; numeracy and literacy skills; level of work skills and experience; social or domestic situation; level of personal motivation; or religious or cultural factors.
The Impairment Tables (1.1.I.10) have been reviewed to ensure that they are consistent with contemporary medical and rehabilitation practice. From 1 January 2012, revised Impairment Tables are to be used for the assessment of new DSP claims and reviews.
I'm not going to read them through to find out any differences but I recommend people with interest in a particular disability do so.
The guidelines are still dated 01/01/2012
guidesacts.fahcsia.gov.au/guides_acts/ssguide_images/guidelines%20to%20the%20tables.pdf
Quite specific about reading your doctors reports.
7 Information that must be taken into account in applying the Tables
(1) Subject to subsection (2), in applying the Tables the following information must be taken into account:
(a) the information provided by the health professionals specified in the relevant Table; and
(b) any additional medical or work capacity information that may be available; and
(c) any information that is required to be taken into account under the Tables, including as specified in the introduction to each Table.
(2) A person may be asked to demonstrate abilities described in the Tables.
8 Information that must not be taken into account in applying the Tables
(1) Symptoms reported by a person in relation to their condition can only be taken into account where there is corroborating evidence.
Note: Examples of the corroborating evidence that may be taken into account are set out in the Introduction of each Table in Part 3 of this Determination.
(2) Unless required under the Tables, the impact of non-medical factors when assessing a person’s impairment must not be taken into account.
Example: Unless specifically referred to by a descriptor in a Table, the following must not be taken into account in assessing an impairment: the availability of suitable work in the person’s local community; English language competence; age; gender; level of education; numeracy and literacy skills; level of work skills and experience; social or domestic situation; level of personal motivation; or religious or cultural factors.