(3) This section does not apply to a worker who, at the time the claim for compensation was given, served or lodged— (a) was under 18 years of age; or (b) was not capable of managing his or her affairs in relation to the claim by reason of injury, disease, illness, dementia, intellectual impairment, physical disability or mental disorder. 104 Claims for compensation under sections 98 and 98A S. 104 substituted by Nos 50/1994 (1) In addition to the requirements under section 103, s. 50, 7/1996 a claim for compensation under section 98 or 98A s. 24(1). must be given, served or lodged with a copy of all the medical reports— (a) which the claimant intends to tender in any proceedings relating to the claim; or (b) the substance of which the claimant intends to adduce in evidence in support of the entitlement of the claimant to compensation or as evidence of the extent of any relevant loss, impairment, disfigurement or pain and suffering in any proceedings relating to the claim. (2) The Authority or self-insurer must within 90 days S. 104(2) amended by of receiving the claim— Nos 107/1997 s. 35(1), (a) accept or reject the claim; and 81/1998 s. 23(a). (b) advise the claimant of the decision; and (c) if the decision is to accept the claim, advise the claimant of its offer based on its determination of the worker's entitlement to compensation; and
(3) This section does not apply to a worker who, at the time the claim for compensation was given, served or lodged— (a) was under 18 years of age; or (b) was not capable of managing his or her affairs in relation to the claim by reason of injury, disease, illness, dementia, intellectual impairment, physical disability or mental disorder. S. 104 substituted by Nos 50/1994 s. 50, 7/1996 s. 24(1). 104 Claims for compensation under sections 98 and 98A (1) In addition to the requirements under section 103, a claim for compensation under section 98 or 98A must be given, served or lodged with a copy of all the medical reports— (a) which the claimant intends to tender in any proceedings relating to the claim; or (b) the substance of which the claimant intends to adduce in evidence in support of the entitlement of the claimant to compensation or as evidence of the extent of any relevant loss, impairment, disfigurement or pain and suffering in any proceedings relating to the claim. S. 104(2) amended by Nos 107/1997 s. 35(1), 81/1998 s. 23(a). (2) The Authority or self-insurer must within 90 days of receiving the claim— (a) accept or reject the claim; and (b) advise the claimant of the decision; and (c) if the decision is to accept the claim, advise the claimant of its offer based on its determination of the worker's entitlement to compensation; and
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