Independent report

Hand arm vibration syndrome: a review of the assessment and objective testing of the vascular component: IIAC position paper 43

This is the council's paper on its audit of claims for prescribed disease A11 hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).

• From: Industrial Injuries Advisory Council and Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 15 July 2019

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A review of the assessment and objective testing of the vascular component of hand arm vibration syndrome: IIAC position paper 43

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A review of the assessment and objective testing of the vascular component of hand arm vibration syndrome: IIAC position paper 43

Ref: IIAC position paper 43

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The council carried out an audit of Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit claims for hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). The audit found some claimants were being refused benefit on the basis of their medical history, including the claimant’s description of the timings of the onset and progression of the disease. As a result, the council has reviewed the medical assessor’s guidance and has suggested strengthening the guidance to help ensure claimants are not missing out on claims for benefit.

Published 15 July 2019