Work capacity reviews

A work capacity review assesses whether the injured worker is well enough to return to work or increase their earnings, either on a full-time, part-time or casual basis in suitable employment. It determines whether the worker’s entitlement to weekly payments will continue beyond 130 weeks. Work capacity reviews will be automatically undertaken as workers approach or have passed the 130 week entitlement. A work capacity review does not necessarily mean that weekly payments will stop.

If the worker disagrees with a decision that payments are stopped they are able to make an application to continue payments or may lodge a notice of dispute with the SA Workers Compensation Tribunal for a review of the decision. If the dispute involves a medical question, the Tribunal may refer the question to Medical Panels SA for an opinion.