Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332:reg:81:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 81 (pt 4/6)
Character Range: 148983–151774

(together with the effect of any other accepted conditions contributing to loss of function of the same limb); and if a spinal condition causes a sensory loss, then that sensory loss is also to be assessed under Table 5.4 (together with the effect of any other accepted conditions contributing to that sensory loss).

 For example, if a spinal condition which causes a reduced range of spinal movement also interferes with the proper function of the limbs, then a rating from Table 3.3.1 may be combined with a rating from Table 3.1.2 or 3.2.2.

    PART 3.4: RESTING JOINT PAIN

    An additional rating is to be given from Table 3.4.1 for certain joint pain. This table is to be applied only for frequent joint pain that continues to affect a joint when the joint is no longer in use: for example, pain in the knees continuing for a significant period after ceasing walking and standing, or pain in the shoulders persisting for a significant period after ceasing some task such as hanging out the washing. Pain that limits range of movement or distance that can be walked is already assessed elsewhere (Tables 3.2.1 and 3.2.2).

    Table 3.4.1 may be applied for pain in both the upper limbs and lower limbs and intervertebral joints. Only one selection may be made from this table for pain in any joint or combination of joints. However, the table is not to be applied to rate sciatic pain. Sciatic pain is to be rated by applying Table 3.2.2.

Other Impairment Table 3.4.1

        Impairment

RESTING JOINT PAIN
        Ratings Criteria

                 NIL              Pain in any joint, or combination of joints, that is not usually present at rest.

                      * Pain in any joint, or combination of joints, that is often present at rest but which is mild.
                      * Pain in the back that limits comfortable sitting to less than 30 minutes at a time.

                      * Pain in any joint, or combination of joints, that is often present at rest but which improves after several hours rest or responds to medication or to therapeutic measures.
                      * Pain in the back that limits comfortable sitting to less than 10 minutes at a time.

                 TEN             Severe pain in any joint, or combination of joints, that is often present at rest but which does not respond adequately to medication or to therapeutic measures.

                 FIFTEEN  Severe pain in any joint, or combination of joints, that is always present at rest but which does not respond adequately to medication or to therapeutic measures and which regularly interferes with sleep.

   No age adjustment permitted for this table

Only one selection is to be made from this table for pain in any joint or combination of joints.

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