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1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                                     being obese means having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
Note: BMI is also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                                     BMI means W/H2 where:
(a)          W is the person's weight in kilograms; and
(b)          H is the person's height in metres.
                                     chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limb—see subsection 7(2).
                                     deep vein that drains the affected lower limb means a vein contained within the deep fascia of the limb or pelvis (such as the veins of the calf muscle pump, popliteal veins, femoral veins and iliac veins).
                                      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.
                                     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.
                                     varicose veins of the lower limb—see subsection 7(3).
                                     VEA means the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.