Im going through seeing what other catagories we'd usually meet. (Im having a good brain night for once! Ive rested all day except the phone).
We'd be fine (except those with so bad ME/CFS that they would of been able to get 20 points from the stamina category) with the category for
mild functional impact on activities using hands or arms. (unless your hands shake so much you cant pick up coins! Im fine with 2/4 of the things). So that's not one to consider.
Lower Limb Function Table - many of us would score points with
There is a mild functional impact on activities using lower limbs.
(1) At least one of the following applies:
(a) the person has some difficulty walking to local facilities (e.g.
shops or bus-stop); or
(b) the person has some difficulty walking around a shopping mall or
supermarket without a rest; or
(c) the person has some difficulty climbing stairs; and
(2) At least one of the following applies:
(a) the person is unable to stand for more than 10 minutes;
(b) the person can mobilise effectively but needs to use a lower limb
prosthesis or a walking stick
page 18 of 65 (mild scores 5 points)
There is a moderate functional impact on activities using lower limbs
.
(1) At least one of the following applies:
(a) the person is unable to walk far outside their home and needs to
drive or get other transport to local shops or community facilities;
or
(b) the person is unable to use stairs or steps without assistance; or
(c) the person is unable to stand for more than 5 minutes; and
(2) The person is able to use public transport or a motor vehicle and walk
around in a shopping centre or supermarket.
(3) This impairment rating level includes a person who can:
(a) move around independently using a wheelchair and can
independently transfer to and from a wheelchair (e.g. can use a
wheelchair accessible toilet independently); or
(b) move around independently using walking aids (e.g. quad stick,
crutches or walking frame).
Note: The person may require additional time and effort to move around a workplace, may need to
use disabled access entries, lifts and toilets, and may not be able to access some areas of a
workplace or training facility
page 19 of 65 (moderate scores 10)
There is a severe functional impact on activities using lower limbs.
(1) The person:
(a) is unable to do any of the following:
(i) walk around a shopping centre or supermarket without
assistance;
(ii) walk from the carpark into a shopping centre or
supermarket without assistance;
(iii) stand up from a sitting position without assistance; and
(b) requires assistance to use public transport.
(2) This impairment rating level includes a person who requires assistance to:
(a) move around in, or transfer to and from a wheelchair (e.g. the
person needs personal care assistance to use a toilet); or
(b) move around using walking aids (e.g. a quad stick, crutches or
walking frame), that is, the person needs assistance from another
person to walk on some surfaces and could not move
independently around a workplace or training facility, even when
using a walking aid.
severe scores 20.. so this alone qualifies for disability pension
Table 5 Mental health function
The diagnosis of the condition must be made by an appropriately qualified
medical practitioner (this includes a psychiatrist) with evidence from a
clinical psychologist (if the diagnosis has not been made by a psychiatrist).
In using Table 5 evidence from a range of sources should be considered
in determining which rating applies to the person being assessed.
For mental health conditions that are episodic or fluctuate, the rating that
best reflects the person‟s overall functional ability must be applied, taking
into account the severity, duration and frequency of the episodes or
fluctuations as appropriate
There is a mild functional impact on activities involving mental health function.
(1) The person has mild difficulties with most of the following:
(a) self care and independent living;
Example: The person lives independently but may sometimes neglect self-care,
grooming or meals.
(b) social/recreational activities and travel;
Example 1: The person is not actively involved when attending social or
recreational activities.
Example 2: The person sometimes is reluctant to travel alone to unfamiliar
environments.
(c) interpersonal relationships;
Example: The person has interpersonal relationships that are strained with
occasional tension or arguments.
(d) concentration and task completion;
Example 1: The person has difficulty focusing on complex tasks for more than
1 hour.
Example 2: The person has some difficulties completing education or training.
(e) behaviour, planning and decision-making;
Example 1: The person has unusual behaviours that may disturb other people or
attract negative attention and may sometimes be more effusive, demanding or
obsessive than is appropriate to the situation.
Example 2: The person has slight difficulties in planning and organising more
complex activities.
(f) work/training capacity.
Example: The person has occasional interpersonal conflicts at work, education or
training that require intervention by a supervisor, manager or teacher or changes
in placement or groupings.
above 5 points (I think you'd have to be fairly bad "mentally" to score with this mental table, I don't even think I qualify for this table well even with my Aspergers which does get me a few things on it.)
Table 7 - Brain function
There is a mild functional impact resulting from a neurological or cognitive
condition.
(1) The person is able to complete most day to day activities without
assistance and has mild difficulties in at least one of the following:
(a) memory;
Example: The person occasionally forgets to complete a regular task or
sometimes misplaces important items.
(b) attention and concentration;
Example 1: The person has some difficulty concentrating on complex tasks for
more than 1 hour.
Example 2: The person has some difficulty focusing on a task if there are other
activities occurring nearby.
(c) problem solving;
Example 1: The person has difficulty solving complex problems that may involve
multiple factors or abstract concepts.
Example 2: The person shows a lack of awareness of problems in some
situations.
(d) planning;
Example: The person has some difficulty planning and organising complex
activities (such as arranging travel and accommodation for an interstate or
overseas holiday).
(e) decision making;
Example: The person has some difficulty in prioritising and complex decision
making when there are several options to choose from.
(f) comprehension.
Example: The person has
some difficulty in understanding complex instructions
involving multiple steps.
page 32 of 65 Mild scores 5.
There is a moderate functional impact resulting from a neurological or cognitive
condition.
(1) The person needs occasional (less than once a day) assistance with day
to day activities and has moderate difficulties in at least one of the
following:
(a) memory;
Example 1: The person often forgets to complete regular tasks of minor
consequence such as putting the bin out on rubbish night.
Example 2: The person often misplaces items.
Example 3: The person needs to use memory aids (such as shopping lists) to
remember any more than 3 or 4 items.
(b) attention and concentration;
Example 1: The person has difficulty concentrating on complex tasks for more
than 30 minutes.
Example 2: The person has significant difficulty focusing on a task if there are
other activities occurring nearby.
(c) problem solving;
Example: The person has difficulty solving some day to day problems or problems
not previously encountered and may need assistance or advice from time to time.
(d) planning;
Example: The person has difficulty planning and organising new or special
activities (such as planning and organising a large birthday party).
(e) decision making;
Example: The person has some difficulty in prioritising and decision making and
displays poor judgement at times, resulting in negative outcomes for self or others.
(f) comprehension;
Example: The person has difficulty understanding complex instructions involving
multiple steps and may need more prompts, written instructions or repeated
demonstrations than peers to complete tasks.
(g) visuo-spatial function;
Example: The person has some difficulty with visuo-spatial functions (such as
difficulty reading maps, giving directions or judging distance or depth) but this does
not result in major limitations in day to day activities.
(h) behavioural regulation;
Example: The person occasionally (less than once a week) has difficulty
controlling behaviour in routine situations (such as showing frustration or anger or
losing temper for minor reasons but displays no physical aggression).
(j) self awareness.
Example: The person lacks awareness of own limitations, resulting in mild
difficulties in social interactions or problems arising in day to day activities.
page 33 - moderate scores 10 (interesting to see behavioural regulation in brain issues, I get that due to my brain issues, extreme frustration over memory).
There is a severe functional impact resulting from a neurological or cognitive
condition.
(1) The person needs frequent (at least once a day) assistance and
supervision and has severe difficulties in at least one of the following:
(a) memory;
Example 1: The person is unable to remember routines, regular tasks and
instructions.
Example 2: The person has difficulty recalling events of the past few days.
Example 3: The person gets easily lost in unfamiliar places.
(b) attention and concentration;
Example 1: The person is unable to concentrate on any task, even a task that
interests the person, for more than 10 minutes.
Example 2: The person is easily distracted from any task.
(c) problem solving;
Example: The person is unable to solve routine day to day problems (such as what
to do if a household appliance breaks down) and needs regular assistance and
advice.
(d) planning;
Example: The person is unable to plan and organise routine daily activities (such
as an outing to the movies or a supermarket shopping trip).
(e) decision making;
Example: The person is unable to prioritise and make complex decisions and often
displays poor judgement, resulting in negative outcomes for self or others.
(f) comprehension;
Example: The person is unable to understand basic instructions and needs regular
prompts to complete tasks.
(g) visuo-spatial function;
Example: The person is unable to perform many visuo-spatial functions, such as
reading maps, giving directions (including to the person‟s house) or judging
distance or depth (resulting in stumbling on steps or bumping into objects).
(h) behavioural regulation;
Example: The person is often (more than once a week) unable to control
behaviour even in routine, day to day situations and may be verbally abusive to
others or threaten physical aggression.
(j) self awareness.
Example: The person lacks awareness of own limitations, resulting in significant
difficulties in social interactions or problems arising in day to day activities.
severe 20 points. Wow, I basically meet that
(there are more catagoris one could meet EG PAGE 43 Reproductive and digestivebut I need to rest)
