Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332:reg:8d:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8D (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 116585–117216

each upper limb. If, for either upper limb, two Other Impairment ratings are applicable the Functional Impairment rating (E) is to be compared with the Other Impairment ratings in accordance with Step 8.

    PART 3.2: LOWER LIMBS

    Because the two lower limbs constitute a functional unit, a single functional impairment rating is calculated for both lower limbs together.

     Calculation of the impairment rating for conditions of the lower limbs

    Follow the steps below to calculate the impairment rating due to accepted conditions of the lower limbs:

    (Each step is elaborated in the following pages.)

    STEP