DECLARATION UNDER SUBSECTION 196B(9)
OF THE VETERANS’ ENTITLEMENTS ACT 1986
CONCERNING HYPERTENSION
JULY 2024
The Repatriation Medical Authority (the Authority), under subsection 196B(9) of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (the Act), makes the following declaration in respect of the investigation concerning hypertension notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette of 3 May 2024.
The Authority declares that it does not propose to amend the Statements of Principles concerning hypertension, for the purposes of subsection 196B(9) of the Act. The reason is that the Authority is of the view that the sound medical and scientific evidence is insufficient to enable the Authority to amend the factors for hypertension to include "perceived lack of control over tasks performed and stressful workloads", and "having severe financial hardship". The sound medical and scientific evidence is insufficient to determine the amendments either on the basis of reasonable hypothesis or balance of probability.
PROFESSOR TERENCE CAMPBELL AM
CHAIRPERSON
By and on behalf of
The Repatriation Medical Authority
4 July 2024
The Repatriation Medical Authority
8th Floor, 480 Queen Street, BRISBANE, QLD 4000
Telephone: (07) 3815 9404 Email: info@rma.gov.au