Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332:reg:3:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 6/8)
Character Range: 459492–462835

etc.) difficult to enjoy due to pain, suffering, or loss of dexterity.
        SIX  Able to engage in only a very few satisfying recreational
activities. Restricted to a few passive activities such as watching
TV, listening to radio, reading or receiving visitors. SEVEN Unable to take part in any recreational activities.

                One rating from this table is to be selected.

No age adjustment permitted for this table

DOMESTIC AND EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES

 There are two tables for this lifestyle component. A lifestyle rating is to be selected from each table, where applicable, and the higher of the two lifestyle ratings is to be chosen as the lifestyle rating for domestic and employment activities.

 Domestic Activities

 "Domestic activity" refers to the veteran's ability to sustain effective routines in a domestic environment. Only the impact of accepted conditions on the ability to engage in domestic activity is to be taken into account: the veteran's inability to do domestic work for some other reason (for example, choice, habit, inexperience, lack of skill) is not to be taken into account.

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   Lifestyle Effects
Table 22.4

DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES

        Ratings Criteria

        NIL  Able to sustain any usual activities.
ONE Intermittent effects of accepted disablement on usual activity.
TWO Able to carry out accustomed tasks, but has difficulty with some heavier tasks, for example:
                   -         has difficulty with heavy gardening activities such
                   as digging, pruning trees etc.
THREE Unable to perform heavy activities, but able to carry out lighter household tasks, taking breaks during sustained activity, for example:
                   -         mowing the lawn;
                   -         washing the car;
                   -         performing light maintenance or gardening activities if working at own pace, taking breaks as necessary.
FOUR          Unable to carry out a full range of normal household activities, particularly some moderate tasks which require exertion. Needs assistance with some activities, for example:
                   -         vacuuming carpets, cleaning floors, or mowing lawns;
                   -         home repairs and maintenance, etc.
FIVE           Limitation of household activity to a small range of light tasks, for example:
                   -         watering the garden but has difficulty in weeding or pruning;
                   -         able to do some light household activities but has
                   difficulty bending to make beds, or in putting out the rubbish bin;
                   -         requires assistance with grocery shopping.
SIX               Able to carry out only very limited domestic activities, usually a restricted range of indoor activities. May require supervision in carrying out such activities, for example:
                   -         able to do very light tidying, dusting but unable to cook or prepare meals;
                   -         has difficulty standing to set table or wash dishes.
SEVEN Total dependency upon others for domestic tasks.

               One rating from this table is to be selected.

No age adjustment permitted for this table

DOMESTIC AND EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES

 Employment Activities

 "Employment activities"