Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332:reg:60:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 60 (pt 4/6)
Character Range: 104648–107546

apraxia, loss of co-ordination, fatigue or pain, and when no condition affecting the range of movement of a joint is present.

 If non-accepted conditions contribute to the loss of function, Chapter 19 (Partially
Contributing Impairment) is to be applied in conjunction with Table 3.1.2.

 Step 5: Compare the impairment rating for loss of function of the right upper limb with the impairment rating from any restricted range of movement. Take the higher of these two as the final functional impairment rating for the right upper limb.

 After the application of Chapter 19 (Partially Contributing Impairment) in Step 3, the functional impairment rating from loss of range of movement is to be compared with the functional impairment for the use of the limb as whole.

 The higher of these two ratings is then taken as the final functional impairment rating for the right upper limb.

 Step 6: Make any applicable age adjustment to the final functional impairment rating for the right upper limb by applying Table 3.6.1 in Part 3.6 of this chapter.

 The functional impairment rating obtained in Step 4 is to be age adjusted by applying
Table 3.6.1.

 Total loss of function of each upper limb is considered to be 60 per cent impairment of the whole person. Amputation of an arm at the shoulder joint, or total loss of use of an arm is equivalent to 60 impairment points.

 With the exception of a forequarter amputation, no condition or combination of conditions affecting an arm shall receive an impairment rating exceeding 60 points.

 In the case of a veteran aged 45 years or less, if the application of age adjustment to the functional impairment rating of an accepted condition affecting the right upper limb results in an impairment rating higher than 60 impairment points, the functional impairment rating for the right upper limb is to be taken as 60 impairment points and not at the higher rating obtained by applying Table 3.6.1.

   Functional Loss
Table 3.1.2

 LOSS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION: (BASED ON USE OF LIMB AS A WHOLE)
        Impairment
        Ratings Criteria
        NIL  Can use limb efficiently for normal tasks and without undue fatigue.

                 TWO Can use limb efficiently for normal tasks but with excessive fatigue towards the end of the day.

                 FIVE Can use limb efficiently for normal tasks without excessive fatigue for no more than half an hour.

                    * Can use limb reasonably well in most circumstances, but frequent difficulties are manifested by:
                    -          minor loss of digital dexterity causing handwriting changes, or difficulty in manipulation of small or fine objects, or
                    -          minor loss of grip strength causing difficulty in gripping moderately heavy to heavy objects.
                    * Can use limb efficiently for normal tasks without excessive