63Board to receive medical report when determining question of disability

63 Board to receive medical report when determining question of disability

S. 63(1) amended by Nos 49/1992 s. 91(a), 23/1994 s. 118(Sch. 1 item 53.5).

(1) Where a question arises as to whether a recipient of disability benefits is disabled or as to the extent of any disability from which a recipient of disability benefits is suffering, the question shall be determined by the Board after receiving reports from at least 2 registered medical practitioners nominated by the Board.

S. 63(2) amended by Nos 9752 s. 3, 49/1992 s. 91(b)(i)(ii), 23/1994 s. 118(Sch. 1 item 53.5).

(2) Upon receipt by the Board of adverse reports from the registered medical practitioners nominated by the Board and before a determination is made the member shall have the right to obtain a further report from a registered medical practitioner mutually agreed upon by the member and the Board.

S. 63A inserted by No. 40/2010 s. 65.