Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00151:reg:54:p28
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00151
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 54 (pt 28/36)
Character Range: 160432–163909

from one seat to another;
    a move from sitting to standing;
    a move on and off the toilet; or
    a move in and out of bed.

Step 5: Compare the functional impairment rating for the lower limbs as a whole with the functional impairment rating due to any restricted range of movement. Take the higher of these two ratings as the final functional impairment rating for the limbs.

After applying Chapter 19 (Partially Contributing Impairment) in Step 4, the functional impairment rating from loss of range of movement is to be compared with the functional impairment for the use of the limbs as whole.

The higher of these two ratings is the final functional impairment rating for the limbs.

Step 6: Determine if any Other Impairment rating applies to the lower limbs.

There are two Other Impairment tables relating to the lower limbs:

Table 3.2.3 — Amputations of Lower Limbs; and
Table 3.2.4 — Lower Limbs - Joint Replacements.

Step 7: Compare the final functional impairment rating for the lower limbs with any Other Impairment rating applicable to the lower limbs. Take the higher of these.

Substep 7A  When the only Other Impairment rating relates to amputations.

            The final functional impairment rating of the lower limbs (obtained in Step 5) is to be compared with the Other Impairment rating or ratings from Table 3.2.3.

            The higher of the two ratings is then taken as the total final impairment rating for the lower limbs.

Other Impairment Table 3.2.3
AMPUTATIONS OF LOWER LIMBS
Impairment Ratings            Criteria
NIL                           No amputation of any toes.
TWO                           Amputation of single toe other than great toe.
FIVE                          Amputation of 2 to 4 toes on foot excluding great toe.
  TEN                            Amputation of great toe.
                               Amputation of great toe and one other toe on one foot.
FIFTEEN                          Amputation of great toe and 2 or more other toes on one foot.
                               Mid-metatarsal amputation.
TWENTY                        Mid-tarsal amputation.
THIRTY                           Amputation at ankle.
                               Amputation below knee with functional stump.
FORTY                            Amputation above knee with functional stump.
                                 Disarticulation at knee.
                               Amputation below knee with short stump (that is 7.5 cm or less below intercondylar notch).
FIFTY                            Disarticulation at hip joint.
                               Amputation above knee with short stump (that is 7.5 cm or less below tuber ischii).
SIXTY                         Hemipelvectomy.
                              If applicable, ratings may be given from this table for each of the lower limbs.

No age adjustment permitted for this table

Other Impairment Table 3.2.4
LOWER LIMBS: JOINT REPLACEMENTS AND REALIGNMENTS
Impairment Ratings                                Criteria
NIL                                               No joint replacement or realignment in lower limbs.
FIVE                                              Tibial osteotomy
TEN                                                  Total knee replacement.
                                                   Total hip replacement
                                                  Where applicable, up to four ratings may