IRT - Weighing evidence of disability

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IRT - Weighing evidence of disability

This article provides guidance for a review officer to understand how to weigh evidence of disability.

Recent updates

1 July 2024

  • updated user role name

  • information links updated.

Weighing evidence of disability

When completing an internal review, review officers will see a range of different types of evidence from varying health professionals and providers. When weighing the relevance and importance of the evidence of disability provided, the two main considerations a review officer needs to make are:

  • How old is the evidence

  • Who is providing the evidence.

For information refer to:

  • refer to Types of disability evidence (External)

  • Plan reassessment reports (External).