Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00234:reg:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00234
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9
Character Range: 3305–4184

9               Factors that must exist
At least one of the following factors must exist before it can be said that, on the balance of probabilities, acute articular cartilage tear or death from acute articular cartilage tear is connected with the circumstances of a person's relevant service:
(1)          having a significant physical force applied to or through the affected joint at the time of the clinical onset of acute articular cartilage tear;
(2)          having intra-articular surgery of the affected joint at the time of the clinical onset of acute articular cartilage tear;
Note:  Examples of processes involved during intra-articular surgery include, but are not limited to, using a drill, placing an anchor suture and inserting an intra-articular infusion pump.
(3)          inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for acute articular cartilage tear.