Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00019:clause:1_1
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Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 9324–11476

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                                     epicondylitis—see subsection 7(2).
                                     having a sudden alteration of loading pattern as specified means suddenly increasing the frequency, duration or intensity of forceful and repetitive or sustained activities with the hand or forearm on the affected side by at least 100 percent and to a minimum intensity of at least 5 METs. Examples of such activities include using a rowing machine, carrying objects of at least 10 kilograms, vigorous gardening, using heavy power tools or carpentry;
Note: MET is defined in the Schedule 1 – Dictionary.
                                     MET means a unit of measurement of the level of physical exertion. 1 MET = 3.5 ml of oxygen/kg of body weight per minute, or 1.0 kcal/kg of body weight per hour, or resting metabolic rate.
                                                   MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                     relevant service means:
         (a)          operational service under the VEA;
         (b)          peacekeeping service under the VEA;
         (c)          hazardous service under the VEA;
         (d)          British nuclear test defence service under the VEA;
         (e)          warlike service under the MRCA; or
         (f)           non-warlike service under the MRCA.
Note: MRCA and VEA are also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                                     spondyloarthritis means:
(a)          ankylosing spondylitis;
(b)          enteropathic spondyloarthropathy;
(c)          reactive arthritis; or
(d)          undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy.
                                     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.