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the Notes for Allied Health Providers (Section 1 General Information and section 2(j)(Physiotherapists));

              (q) a podiatrist  the amount worked out under the DVA document entitled "Podiatrists Schedule of Fees", referred to in Schedule 1, on condition that the treatment was provided in accordance with the Principles and the
              Notes for Allied Health Providers (Section 1 General Information and Section 2(k)( Podiatrists));

              (ra) a clinical psychologist  the amount worked out under the DVA document entitled "Clinical Psychologists Schedule of Fees", referred to in Schedule 1, on condition that the treatment was provided in accordance with the Principles and the Notes for Allied Health Providers (Section 1 General Information and Section 2(a)(as section 2(a) affects clinical psychologist (including as a psychologist));

              (r) a psychologist  the amount worked out under the DVA document entitled "Psychologists Schedule of Fees", referred to in Schedule 1, on condition that the treatment was provided in accordance with the Principles and the
              Notes for Allied Health Providers (Section 1 General Information and Section 2(a)(as section 2(a) affects psychologists (other than as a clinical psychologist));

              (sa) a social worker (general)  the amount worked out under the DVA document entitled "Social Workers Schedule of Fees", referred to in Schedule 1, on condition that the treatment was provided in accordance with the Principles and the Notes for Allied Health Providers (Section 1 General Information and Section 2(a)(as section 2(a) affects social workers (other than as a social worker (mental health));

              (s) a social worker (mental health)  the amount worked out under the DVA document entitled "Social Workers (Mental Health) Schedule of Fees", referred to in Schedule 1, on condition that the treatment was provided in accordance with the Principles and the Notes for Allied Health Providers (Section 1 General Information and Section 2(a)(as section 2(a) affects social workers (mental health));

              (u) a speech pathologist  the amount worked out under the DVA document entitled "Speech Pathologists Schedule of Fees", referred to in Schedule 1, on condition that the treatment was provided in accordance with the Principles and the Notes for Allied Health Providers (Section 1 General Information and Section 2(l)(Speech Pathologists));

    except where the Commission, having regard to the matters specified in paragraph 3.2.2, is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances justifying payment of a higher fee.

3.5.2 The Commission will only accept financial responsibility for treatment:

(a) that is reasonably necessary for the adequate treatment of the entitled person;

(b) that is given by an appropriate category of health care provider; and

         (c) if a claim for payment in respect of treatment:

             (i) is in the form, if any, approved by the Commission for this purpose ('approved form'); and
             (ii) contains, or is accompanied by,