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1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                               Body Mass Index (BMI) means W/H2 and where:
                               (a) W is the person's weight in kilograms; and
                               (b) H is the person's height in metres.
                               chronic renal failure means:
(a)          having a glomerular filtration rate of less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 for a period of at least 3 months; or
(b)          a need for renal replacement therapy (dialysis or transplantation) for treatment of complications of decreased glomerular filtration rate which would otherwise increase the risk of morbidity and mortality; or
(c)          undergoing chronic dialysis.
                               immunosuppressive drug means:
(a)           corticosteroids other than inhaled or topical corticosteroids;
(b)           drugs used to prevent transplant rejection;
(c)           tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitors; or
(d)          chemotherapeutic agents used for the treatment of cancer.
                                  MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                  osteomyelitis—see subsection 7(2).
                               protein-calorie malnutrition means undernourishment due to inadequate intake, absorption or utilisation of protein or energy foods.
                                  relevant service means:
         (a)          eligible war service (other than operational service) under the VEA;
         (b)          defence service (other than hazardous service and British nuclear test defence service) under the VEA; or
         (c)          peacetime service under the MRCA.
Note: MRCA and VEA are also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                               severe malnutrition means having protein-calorie malnutrition associated with a body mass index (BMI) less than or equal to 18.5 kg/m2.
Note : Body Mass Index (BMI) and protein-calorie malnutrition are defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                                  terminal event means the proximate or ultimate cause of death and includes the following:
         (a)           pneumonia;
         (b)           respiratory failure;
         (c)           cardiac arrest;
         (d)           circulatory failure; or
         (e)           cessation of brain function.
                                  VEA means the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.