Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00203:clause:1_230
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00203
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 230
Character Range: 170211–171157

230     A chronic pain condition affecting the lower extremities should be assessed using the same methodology as for the upper extremity in accordance with Section 9.13.3 (Chronic pain conditions).

Steps in calculating lower extremity impairment

Step 1  Add abnormal motion/ankylosis impairment values within an individual joint.
Step 2  Combine abnormal motion/ankylosis impairment values for different joints in the toes.
Step 3  Add impairment values obtained for each individual toe and combine this value with the impairment values for other joints in the foot to obtain the total abnormal motion/ankylosis impairment assessment for a foot.
Step 4  Combine with abnormal motion/ankylosis impairment assessments for different regions in the lower extremity (that is, knee and hip).
Step 5  Combine with impairment values for peripheral nerve injuries.
Step 6  Combine with impairment values for amputation.

     9.1        Feet and toes