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1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                               biologic agent means a therapeutic product which is derived from living organisms or which contains components of living organisms.
        Note: Examples of biologic agents used for the treatment of cancer or autoimmune disease include interferons, monoclonal antibodies, B-Raf inhibitors, epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors, interleukins, MEK-inhibitors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
                                  MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                  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.
                               seborrhoeic dermatitis—see subsection 7(2).
                                  specified list of drugs means:
(a)          a biologic agent;
(b)           capecitabine; or
(c)          fluorouracil.
         Note 1: Fluorouracil is also known as 5-fluorouracil or 5-FU, and capecitabine is a pro-drug for fluorouracil. Both fluorouracil and capecitabine are available systemically while fluorouracil is also available topically.
         Note 2: biologic agent is also 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.