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SKINTABLE II - FUNCTIONAL <strong>IMPAIRMENT</strong> - SKIN OF OTHER AREAS ****• Scalp and trunk• Upper extremity (both, excluding hands)• Lower extremity (both, excluding feet)• Feet• Right hand• Left hand(figures are rating percentages)Description of the LesionExtent of Lesion(proportion ofsurface of entireunit affected)e.g., scalp andtrunk, or bothfeet, etcMildlyConspicuousScarGood skin coverwith dyshydrationand/or loss ofhair folliclesModeratelyConspicuousHypertrophicscars orLichenification/Dyskeratosis,and difficulty withextremetemperatures orMildPhotosensitivitySeverelyConspicuous ScarPoor skin cover,frequent or chronicbreakdown anddifficulty with extremetemperatures or severephoto-sensitivityUp to 1/3 of unitsurface1/3 to 2/3 of unitsurfaceover 2/3 of unitsurface0 - 2 0 - 5 0 - 83 - 5 6 - 10 11 - 154 - 8 9 - 15 16 - 25NOTE:Each unit (area) listed must be rated separately. Use the combinedRatings Chart (see Appendix) to achieve the total rating.Page 50COPYRIGHT 2006 All Rights Reserved October 1, 2006
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMTHE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMI. IntroductionA. For purposes of rating permanent clinical impairment, cardiovasculardisorders are considered as either cardiac or vascular in nature. However,disorders of the coronary vessels are included as cardiac disorders.II.Rating ProcedureA. For rating purposes, cardiac disorders are divided into four function-basedClasses. The characteristics of each Class are:1. Class I 0 - 9%Cardiac disease has been diagnosed, but there is no resultinglimitation of physical activity. Prolonged exertion, emotional stress,climbing or recreational activities do not produce undue fatigue,palpitations, dyspnea, angina or signs of congestive heart failure.There is no lost work time attributable to the condition.2. Class II 10 - 29%a) Cardiac disease is causing slight limitation of physical activity.The ordinary activities of daily living are accomplished withoutsigns or symptoms, but heavy physical exertion results infatigue, palpitation or angina; orb) medical treatment prevents angina and the signs and symptomsof congestive heart failure; orc) the worker is able to obtain a heart rate of 85% of predictedmaximum on a tread mill or exercise ergometer withoutdeveloping significant ST segment changes, ventriculartachycardia or hypotension; ord) recovery from coronary artery surgery has occurred and theclaimant remains asymptomatic during ordinary activities ofdaily living and is able to exercise as outlined in c); orPage 51COPYRIGHT 2006 All Rights Reserved October 1, 2006
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Table of ContentsFingers/Hands(cont
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Table of Contents8 CardiovascularSy
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I. IntroductionDETERMINING PERMANEN
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Figure 1: DETERMINING PERMANENT DIS
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Figure 2: THE PERMANENT CLINICAL IM
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Rating Permanent Clinical Impairmen
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Page 23 and 24: FINGERS/HANDSCHART 1 - THUMB AND/OR
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Page 27 and 28: FINGERS/HANDSCHART 3 - THREE FINGER
Page 29 and 30: FINGERS/HANDSCHART 4 - FOUR FINGERS
Page 31 and 32: FINGERS/HANDSStep Two:Rate the dist
Page 33 and 34: EXAMPLE 2Situation:FINGERS/HANDSLef
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Page 37 and 38: FINGERS/HANDSStep Twelve: Rate the
Page 39 and 40: THE UPPER EXTREMITIESIII.Specific R
Page 41 and 42: THE UPPER EXTREMITIESRATING SCHEDUL
Page 43 and 44: THE LOWER EXTREMITIESTHE LOWER EXTR
Page 45 and 46: THE LOWER EXTREMITIESC. Denervation
Page 47 and 48: THE LOWER EXTREMITIES3. Replacement
Page 49 and 50: THE SPINEAn increase greater than 1
Page 51 and 52: THE SPINEThoracic and Lumbar Spine1
Page 53 and 54: HEARING LOSSD. The calculated PCI r
Page 55 and 56: HEARING LOSSHEARING LOSS TABLE 1 -
Page 57 and 58: VISIONE. Combine the impairments in
Page 59 and 60: VISIONEXAMPLESEXAMPLE 1:IMPAIRMENTS
Page 61 and 62: VISIONRATING SCHEDULE IIWHOLE PERSO
Page 63 and 64: SKINSKINI. IntroductionA. The skin
Page 65: SKINTABLE I - FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT
Page 69 and 70: THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMb) laborat
Page 71 and 72: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEMTHE RESPIRATO
Page 73 and 74: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEMi. chronic in
Page 75 and 76: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEMSCHEDULE II -
Page 77 and 78: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEMClass IV SEVE
Page 79 and 80: THE BRAINTHE BRAINI. IntroductionA.
Page 81 and 82: THE BRAINiv. for disturbances of co
Page 83 and 84: MENTAL IMPAIRMENTloss as well as gi
Page 85 and 86: MENTAL IMPAIRMENTCLASS II MINIMAL I
Page 87 and 88: MENTAL IMPAIRMENTCLASS IV MODERATE
Page 89 and 90: MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONSMISCELLANEO
Page 91 and 92: APPENDIXCOMBINED VALUES CHARTAPPEND
Page 93 and 94: APPENDIXCOMBINED VALUES CHARTPart 2
Page 95 and 96: APPENDIXCOMBINED VALUES CHARTPart 4
Page 97 and 98: Part 6 - Range: 75 - 99 x 76 - 99AP
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