Veterans' Affairs New Zealand
Veterans' Affairs New Zealand
03/12/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/11/2026 10:27
Changes to the lists of Statements of Principles, March 2026
The Statements of Principles (SOPs) are a tool to determine if an injury, illness, or death is service-related. On 12 March, six minor amendment Statements of Principles came into force in New Zealand.
Minor Amendment SOPs
Reasonable Hypothesis and Balance of Probabilities versions of:
- inguinal hernia
- sensorineural hearing loss
- suicide and attempted suicide
More information
For more information on these amendments, you can read:
Our Notices on minor amendments to Statements of Principles
The Australian Government Repatriation Medical Authority's website(external link)
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