Statement of Principles concerning chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower leg (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 98 of 2023) (Cth)

Statement of Principles concerning CHRONIC EXERTIONAL COMPARTMENT SYNDROME OF THE LOWER LEG (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 98 of 2023) The Repatriation Medical Authority determines the following Statement of Principles under subsection 196B(2) of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.

Dated 25 October 2023.

The Common Seal of the Repatriation Medical Authority was affixed to this instrument at the direction of:

Professor Terence Campbell AM Chairperson

Contents 1 Name 2 Commencement 3 Authority 4 Repeal 5 Application 6 Definitions 7 Kind of injury, disease or death to which this Statement of Principles relates 8 Basis for determining the factors 9 Factors that must exist 10 Relationship to service 11 Factors referring to an injury or disease covered by another Statement of Principles Schedule 1 - Dictionary 1 Definitions................................................

1 Name This is the Statement of Principles concerning chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower leg (Reasonable Hypothesis) (No. 98 of 2023). 2 Commencement This instrument commences on 28 November 2023. 3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 196B(2) of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986. 4 Repeal The Statement of Principles concerning shin splints No.9 of 2015 (Federal Register of Legislation No. F2014L01805) made under subsection 196B(2) of the VEA is repealed. 5 Application This instrument applies to a claim to which section 120A of the VEA or section 338 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 applies. 6 Definitions The terms defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary have the meaning given when used in this instrument. 7 Kind of injury, disease or death to which this Statement of Principles relates (1) This Statement of Principles is about chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower leg and death from chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower leg. Meaning of chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower leg (2) For the purposes of this Statement of Principles, chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower leg: (a) means raised muscle compartment pressure manifesting with exercise-induced pain and tightness originating in the calf or shin which typically resolves or reduces with rest; and