Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332:reg:162:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 162 (pt 6/6)
Character Range: 287465–288265

RENAL FUNCTION

    Impairment of renal function is to be assessed under Tables 9.1.1 and 9.1.2.  If an impairment may be assessed from both tables, the higher of the two is to be selected.

    Loss of kidney function may also be assessed by applying Chapter 16 (Activities of Daily Living), which may sometimes be more appropriate than applying Table 9.1.1 and Table 9.1.2.
  Calculation of the impairment rating for loss of renal function

 Follow the steps below to calculate the impairment rating due to an accepted loss of renal function.

 (Each step is elaborated in the following pages.)

  STEP Determine a functional impairment rating for renal Page
   1 impairment by applying Table 9.1.1. 170

  STEP Determine an Other Impairment rating for renal Page
   2 impairment. 171

  STEP