Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332:reg:7a:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7A (pt 3/3)
Character Range: 138493–139937

Genu valgum with minor symptoms.

 No age adjustment permitted for this table

Where applicable a rating is to be selected from this table for each condition.

         A Lower Limbs Worksheet is provided on page 87.

     A single Lower Limbs Worksheet is to be used for both lower limbs together. The Lower Limbs Worksheet is designed to facilitate calculation of the functional impairment of the lower limbs. That functional impairment is to be compared with any Other Impairment ratings in accordance with this Guide.

    PART 3.3: SPINE

    Part 3.3 of Chapter 3 is to be applied in assessing impairment of the spinal column, not of the spinal cord. Impairments of the spinal cord are to be assessed by applying Chapter 5 of this Guide.

    For the purposes of assessment under Part 3.3 the spine consists of two parts the cervical spine and the thoraco-lumbar spine - each of which is to be given a separate impairment rating if appropriate.

    Determination of the impairment rating for conditions of the spine.

    Follow the steps below to determine the impairment rating from accepted conditions affecting the function of the spine. Because the cervical spine and the thoraco-lumbar spine are each to be separately assessed, this set of steps is to be followed twice (if applicable): once for the cervical spine and once for the thoraco-lumbar spine.

    (Each step is elaborated in the following pages.)

    STEP