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Guide to Determining Impairment and Compensation 2026
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Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004
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F2026L00595
25 May 2026
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Schedule 1—Guide to Determining Impairment and Compensation (GARP M 2026)
Introduction
How To Use This Guide
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Medical Impairment
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Part A: System Specific Assessment
Chapter 1: Cardiorespiratory Impairment
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Chapter 2: Hypertension and Non-Cardiac Vascular Conditions
Part 2.1: Hypertension
Part 2.2: Vascular Conditions of the Lower Limbs
Part 2.3: Other Non-Cardiac Vascular Conditions
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Chapter 3: Impairment of Spine and Limbs
Part 3.1: Upper Limbs
Part 3.2: Lower Limbs
Part 3.3: Spine
Part 3.4: Resting Joint Pain
Part 3.5: Ranges of Joint Movement
Part 3.6: Spine and Limbs Age Adjustment
Chapter 4: Emotional and Behavioural
Chapter 5: Neurological Impairment
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Chapter 6: Gastrointestinal Impairment
Part 6.1: Diseases of the Digestive System
Part 6.2: Abdominal Wall Hernias and Obesity
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Chapter 7: Ear, Nose, and Throat Impairment
Part 7.1: Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
Part 7.2: Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Chapter 8: Visual Impairment
Part 8.1: Impairment of Visual Function
Part 8.2: Other Ocular Impairment
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Chapter 9: Renal and Urinary Tract Function
Part 9.1: Renal Function
Part 9.2: Lower Urinary Tract Function
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Chapter 10: Sexual Function, Reproduction, and Breasts
Part 10.1: Sexual Function
Part 10.2: Reproduction
Part 10.3: Breasts
Chapter 11: Skin Impairment
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Chapter 12: Endocrine and Haemopoietic Impairment
Part 12.1: The Endocrine System
Part 12.2: The Haemopoietic System
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Part B: Non-System Specific Assessment
Chapter 13: Negligible Impairment
Chapter 14: Malignant Conditions
Chapter 15: Intermittent Impairment
Chapter 16: Activities of Daily Living
Chapter 17: Disfigurement and Social Impairment
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Part C: Impairment Ratings: Combining, Apportioning, Partially Contributing
Chapter 18: Combined Values Chart
Chapter 19: Partially Contributing Impairment
Chapter 20: Apportionment
Chapter 21: Paired Organs Policy
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Lifestyle Effects
Chapter 22: Lifestyle Effects
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Calculating Permanent Impairment Compensation
Chapter 23: Calculating Permanent Impairment Compensation
Chapter 24: Converting Weekly Sums Into Lump Sums
Chapter 25: Method of Working Out the Amount of Compensation Payable under the MRCA for a Person with an Old VEA Accepted Condition or an old DRCA Accepted Condition
Chapter 26:
CALCULATING BASELINE IMPAIRMENT RATINGS