Should every medical appointment be listed?

Include appointments relevant to the injury, capacity or claim history.

What if symptoms changed over time?

Record when the change was first reported and link the relevant medical or work-capacity record.

Should modified duties be recorded?

Yes. Include start/end dates and the source document or communication.

Does the chronology prove work caused the injury?

No. Causation is a medical/legal question.

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Record the incident, reporting, treatment, time away, modified duties, work-capacity changes, expenses, claim decisions and every significant employer or insurer communication in date order.

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General information only — not legal advice · Reviewed 2 October 2026

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VISUAL TIMELINE

See the sequence before reading the detail.

Put the important events in order and keep the source record beside each event.

Record when and where it happened, what work was being done, immediate sympto…Start with the incident

Track appointments, certificates, restrictions, time away and modified duties…Add treatment and capacity

Record claim lodgement, requests for information, insurer decisions, reviews…Add claim events

Keep supported travel, treatment, wage and duty changes separate so each can…Add expenses and work changes

What happened Which record supports it What is still missing

Events in orderSources linkedGaps visible

Start with the incident

Record when and where it happened, what work was being done, immediate symptoms, witnesses and first reporting.

Add treatment and capacity

Track appointments, certificates, restrictions, time away and modified duties using the records supplied to you.

Add claim events

Record claim lodgement, requests for information, insurer decisions, reviews and payments.

Add expenses and work changes

Keep supported travel, treatment, wage and duty changes separate so each can be checked.

Important limitation

The chronology organises events and records. It does not determine medical causation, eligibility or compensation entitlement.

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