Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L01090:reg:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L01090
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9
Character Range: 3452–4280

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, anal fissure or death from anal fissure is connected with the circumstances of a person's relevant service:
(1)          having trauma to the anal area at the time of the clinical onset of anal fissure;
Note: trauma to the anal area is defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
(2)          having infection with human immunodeficiency virus before the clinical onset of anal fissure;
(3)          straining at stool due to constipation within the two weeks before the clinical onset of anal fissure;
(4)          being treated with isotretinoin at the time of the clinical onset of anal fissure;
(5)          inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for anal fissure.