Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332:reg:73:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 73 (pt 6/6)
Character Range: 131599–132687

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.

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