For the purposes of DSP and SA, a permanent impairment is an impairment that is more likely than not to exist for 2 years or more at its current level of severity.
Act reference: SSAct schedule 1B-Tables for the assessment of work-related impairment for DSP
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.6.2.100 DSP Assessment of Impairment Ratings, 3.6.5 SA - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 7 September 2009