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SoP Factor Matrix
Cross-reference RMA Statements of Principles factors for selected conditions. Currently showing sample data for 2 conditions. Full SoP coverage is planned.
Common conditions
Conditions Shown
2
Sample Factors
11
Last Updated
15 Mar 2026
Source
rma.gov.au
PTSD — Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
SoP No. 93 of 2022 (RH) · SoP No. 94 of 2022 (BoP)
| # | Factor Description | Standard | Category | Clinical Onset Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experiencing a severe traumatic event within the two years before clinical onset | RH + BoP | Onset | Within 2 years before clinical onset |
| 2 | Having a significant other who experienced a severe traumatic event | RH only | Onset | Within 2 years before clinical onset |
| 3 | Being the victim of severe childhood abuse | RH + BoP | Onset | Before clinical onset |
| 4 | Experiencing a category 1A or 1B stressor within 2 years | RH only | Onset | Within 2 years before clinical onset |
| 5 | Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management | RH + BoP | Worsening | At time of clinical worsening |
| 6 | Having clinically significant depressive symptoms | RH + BoP | Worsening | At time of clinical worsening |
| 7 | Having a clinically significant disorder of mental health | RH + BoP | Worsening | At time of clinical worsening |
| 8 | Having persistent pain of at least 3 months duration | BoP only | Worsening | At time of clinical worsening |
Experiencing a severe traumatic event within the two years before clinical onset
Having a significant other who experienced a severe traumatic event
Being the victim of severe childhood abuse
Experiencing a category 1A or 1B stressor within 2 years
Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management
Having clinically significant depressive symptoms
Having a clinically significant disorder of mental health
Having persistent pain of at least 3 months duration
Showing 8 factors · RH = Reasonable Hypothesis (operational/peacekeeping) · BoP = Balance of Probabilities (peacetime)
Lumbar Spondylosis
SoP No. 62 of 2019 (RH) · SoP No. 63 of 2019 (BoP)
3 factors
Lumbar Spondylosis
SoP No. 62 of 2019 (RH) · SoP No. 63 of 2019 (BoP)
| # | Factor Description | Standard | Category | Clinical Onset Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Having a lumbar intervertebral disc prolapse before clinical onset | RH + BoP | Onset | Before clinical onset |
| 2 | Carrying loads of at least 25 kilograms for a cumulative period of at least 10 years | RH + BoP | Onset | Within 25 years before clinical onset |
| 3 | Having a body mass index of 25 or greater for at least 10 years | RH + BoP | Worsening | Within 25 years before clinical worsening |
Having a lumbar intervertebral disc prolapse before clinical onset
Carrying loads of at least 25 kilograms for a cumulative period of at least 10 years
Having a body mass index of 25 or greater for at least 10 years
Showing 3 factors · RH = Reasonable Hypothesis · BoP = Balance of Probabilities
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Repatriation Medical Authority (RMA)
Source: rma.gov.au — Verify factors directly with the current registered SoPs. Factors may be updated by the RMA.
Source: rma.gov.au. Verify factors directly with the current registered SoPs. This page shows sample data for 2 conditions only — full coverage is planned.