Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332:reg:114:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 114 (pt 6/8)
Character Range: 199395–203005

may be combined with ratings from any other table for a different loss of function. Ratings from Functional Loss tables are not to be combined with ratings from Other Impairment tables for the same condition.

No age adjustment permitted for this table

Cranial nerves

  Although related anatomically, cranial nerves represent diverse functions which are to be rated elsewhere in most cases. Sometimes no alternative tables exist, and a rating relating to loss of motor or sensory function is given.

  Ratings from Table 5.5 can be combined with ratings from other tables relating to neurological function, but not with ratings from Table 5.6 for the same condition.  The ratings listed are for complete loss of function. If partial losses exist the ratings are to be reduced proportionately.

Functional Loss
Table 5.5

       LOSS OF NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTION: CRANIAL NERVES

            Assessment to Complete   Complete
Cranial                                         be made by     Unilateral  Bilateral
Nerve               Function             application of:       Loss          Loss
I                      Smell                                                    0              5

   II                     Vision                     Chapter 8

   III, IV, VI          Eye movement       Chapter 8

   V  Trigeminal  Ophthalmic
(sensory)        division                                                5             10
             Maxillary
             division 5 10
             Mandibular
             division 5 10
             Chewing Chapter 6
             Speech Table 5.3

   VII                   Taste                                                              0              5
             Facial expression 10 20
             Chewing Chapter 6
             Speech Table 5.3

   VIII                  Hearing                  Chapter 7
             Balance Chapters 15 or 16

   IX, X, XI, XII    Swallowing                Chapter 6
             Speech Table 5.3

   XI                    Shoulder Elevation                               5             10

   Ratings from one Functional Loss table may be combined with ratings from any other table for a different loss of function. Ratings from Functional Loss tables are not to be combined with ratings from Other Impairment tables for the same condition.

No age adjustment permitted for this table

Step 2: Determine an impairment rating for functional loss from the accepted neurological condition, by applying other applicable chapters of this Guide.

    Assessment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system may require the application of tables from Chapter 3 (upper and lower limb function), Chapter 6 (eating and swallowing,  faecal continence), Chapter 7 (hearing), Chapter 8 (vision), Chapter 9 (urinary  continence), and Chapter 10 (sexual function). A neurological rating may involve the combination of multiple ratings, each relating to the loss of a different function. Cerebrovascular accidents, for example, may require ratings for hemiparesis of the upper limb, hemiparesis of the lower limb, hemianopia and dysphasia.

    Step 3: Determine a rating for Other Impairment from the accepted neurological condition, by applying Table 5.6 as applicable.

    Neurological Other Impairment

    Most neurological conditions are associated with a readily identifiable functional deficit. Table 5.6 is to be applied to rate those conditions where such deficit is minimal, and yet a significant neurological condition exists. Many of the conditions referred to in Table 5.6 may result in significant