Medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you don’t meet the manifest medical rules, you need to meet the general medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Other payments if you can’t get Disability Support Pension
If you can’t get Disability Support Pension (DSP), you may be able to get a different payment.
Manifest medical rules for Disability Support Pension
You may get Disability Support Pension (DSP) if you meet manifest medical rules.
General medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you meet the general medical rules, you may get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Diagnosed, reasonably treated and stabilised for Disability Support Pension
Your medical condition must be diagnosed, reasonably treated and stabilised to meet the Disability Support Pension (DSP) general medical rules.
Impairment rating for Disability Support Pension
We assess your impairment as part of the general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Assessing your ability to work for Disability Support Pension
We assess your ability to work as part of general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Explaining the decision for Disability Support Pension
After we assess your claim for Disability Support Pension (DSP), we’ll tell you the outcome and explain our decision.
Claiming again - Disability Support Pension
Before claiming Disability Support Pension (DSP) again, you should check you meet the eligibility rules.
What happens at participation interviews for Disability Support Pension
If you’re required to participate, you’ll need to do an initial interview and then regular follow-up interviews.