Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00364:reg:65
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00364
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 65
Character Range: 67262–67836

65     Cannot stand or walk.

Table 9.6  Spine

Lesions of the sacrum and coccyx should be assessed by using the table which most appropriately reflects the functional impairment. This will usually be Table 9.5 (Limb function—lower limb).

Lesions of the spine are often accompanied by neurological consequences. These should be assessed using Table 9.4 (Limb function—upper limb) or 9.5 (Limb function—lower limb) and the results combined using Table 14.1 (Combined values chart).

% WPI           Description of level of impairment
Cervical spine  Thoraco-lumbar spine