Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332:reg:1d:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1D (pt 3/4)
Character Range: 216863–220312

days, despite regular H2 receptor antagonist or proton pump inhibitor medication.
TWENTY  Peptic ulcer: proven endoscopically: active disease with complications and troublesome daily symptoms, eg bleeding or outlet obstruction.

                 Only one rating is to be selected from this table for any condition or combination of conditions. If more than one rating is

   No age adjustment permitted for this table

applicable, the higher rating is to be selected.

    For a gastric ulcer that has been surgically removed apply Table 6.1.7.

    Other Impairment Table 6.1.7

EFFECTS OF PAST GASTRIC SURGERY

        Impairment
        Ratings Criteria

        NIL  Past gastric surgery, currently asymptomatic.
        FIVE Past gastric surgery with intermittent dyspepsia and/
or mild dumping syndrome.
TEN Past gastric surgery with frequent dyspepsia and/or dumping syndrome.
                 TWENTY Past gastric surgery with severe dyspepsia and/or dumping syndrome on most days.

                 Only one rating is to be selected from this table for any condi­ tion or combination of conditions. If more than one rating is applicable, the higher rating is to be selected.
   No age adjustment
permitted for this table

Severe cases of dumping syndrome may be rated by applying Chapter 15 (Intermittent Impairment).

Other Impairment Table 6.1.8
        DISORDERS OF THE LARGE AND SMALL BOWEL

      Impairment
      Ratings Criteria

               NIL              Bowel disorder, eg irritable bowel, diverticulosis: infrequent and minor symptoms such as constipation, or intermittent diarrhoea and abdominal cramps which respond to dietary treatment.
FIVE           Bowel disorder:  frequent moderate symptoms necessitating regular medication.
TEN            Bowel disorder:  marked symptoms, such as regular diarrhoea and frequent abdominal pain, partially controlled by full-dose medication.
TWENTY     Bowel disorder: diarrhoea and abdominal pain on most days, with no response to medication and considerable interference with daily routine.

               Only one rating is to be selected from this table for any condition or combination of conditions. If more than one rating is applicable, the higher rating is to be selected.
No age adjustment
permitted for this table

  Other Impairment Table 6.1.9

DISORDERS OF THE ANUS AND RECTUM

      Impairment
      Ratings Criteria

                  * Anal disorder: infrequent and minor symptoms, eg haemorrhoids, anal fissures, controlled by medication.
                  * Mild to moderate pruritus ani.
                  * Anal disorder: moderate symptoms on most days, necessitating regular medication for control.
                  * Marked pruritus ani, with daily symptoms and
                evidence of excoriation.
TEN Anal disorder: marked to severe symptoms despite regular treatment.

               Only one rating is to be selected from this table for any condition or combination of conditions. If more than one rating is

 No age adjustment permitted for this table

applicable, the higher rating is to be selected.

Other Impairment Table 6.1.10

       Impairment

LIVER
        Ratings Criteria

                     *   Abnormality of liver function tests, but otherwise asymptomatic.
                     *   Acute hepatitis (resolved).
        TWO Chronic persistent hepatitis.
        FIVE Signs of chronic liver disease, but no evidence of