Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01048:reg:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01048
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9
Character Range: 4972–5717

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, Meniere disease and Meniere syndrome or death from Meniere disease and Meniere syndrome is connected with the circumstances of a person's relevant service:
(1)          having a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury within the 3 months, before clinical onset or clinical worsening;
(2)          having otosyphilis of the affected ear at the time of clinical onset;
(3)          having middle ear or inner ear surgery at least 2 months before clinical onset;
(4)          inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for Meniere disease and Meniere syndrome before clinical worsening.