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Amendment of Statement of Principles concerning chronic blepharitis No. 22 of 2004

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This document updates the definition of "irritant substances" for veterans seeking compensation or treatment for chronic blepharitis (long-term inflammation of the eyelids).

What changed:

The Repatriation Medical Authority replaced the old definition in the rules that determine whether a veteran's chronic blepharitis is related to their service
The new definition specifically lists: dyes, oils, industrial chemicals, tobacco smoke, and CS agent (tear gas/riot control agent)

Who it affects:

Veterans claiming benefits for chronic blepharitis under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986
Decision-makers assessing whether the condition was caused or worsened by exposure to irritants during military service

Why it matters: This change clarifies exactly which chemical exposures can be considered when linking chronic blepharitis to service, potentially affecting eligibility for medical treatment or compensation.

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Instrument No. 22 of 2004

Amendment of Statement of Principles

concerning

CHRONIC BLEPHARITIS

Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986

The Repatriation Medical Authority amends, under subsection 196B(3) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (the Act), Instrument No. 118 of 1995, by:

in clause 4, deleting the definition of “irritant substances” and inserting in its place the following:

“‘irritant substances’ means substances causing an irritant effect such as dyes, oils, industrial chemicals, tobacco smoke or CS agent;”

2. The amendment made by this instrument applies to all matters to which Instrument No. 118 of 1995, and section 120B of the Act apply.

Dated this 24th day of May 2004

The Common Seal of the )

Repatriation Medical Authority )

was affixed to this instrument )

in the presence of )

KEN DONALD

CHAIRMAN

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