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Amendment of Statement of Principles concerning malignant neoplasm of the endometrium No. 46 of 2003

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What this does: This updates the medical criteria used to assess veterans' compensation claims for endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the uterus).

The specific change: It replaces the previous definition of "being obese" with a precise, measurable standard:

New definition: A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater
The formula: BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (metres)²

Who it affects: Australian veterans claiming disability benefits for endometrial cancer under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.

Why it matters: Obesity is a recognised risk factor for this type of cancer. This change ensures that decisions about whether a veteran's weight contributed to their condition are based on an objective medical calculation rather than subjective judgment. It creates a clear threshold (BMI ≥ 30) that doctors, veterans, and decision-makers can apply consistently.

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Amendment of Statement of Principles concerning malignant neoplasm of the endometrium No. 46 of 2003

Instrument No.46 of 2003

Amendment of Statement of Principles

concerning

MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF THE ENDOMETRIUM

Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986

The Repatriation Medical Authority amends, under subsection 196B(3) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (the Act), Instrument No.130 of 1995, as amended by Instrument No. 184 of 1996 by:
in paragraph 4, deleting the definition of “being obese” and inserting in its place the following:

““being obese” means an increase in body weight by way of fat accumulation which results in a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater.

The BMI = W/H2 and where:

W is the person’s weight in kilograms and

H is the person’s height in metres;”

The amendment made by this instrument applies to all matters to which Instrument No.130 of 1995, as amended by Instrument No. 184 of 1996 and section 120B of the Act apply.

Dated this Seventh day of October 2003

The Common Seal of the )

Repatriation Medical Authority )

was affixed to this instrument )

in the presence of )

KEN DONALD

CHAIRMAN

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