Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00151:reg:54:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00151
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 54 (pt 18/36)
Character Range: 126255–130380

of age adjustment to the functional impairment rating of an accepted condition affecting the right upper limb results in an impairment rating higher than 60 impairment points, the functional impairment rating for the right upper limb is to be taken as 60 impairment points and not at the higher rating obtained by applying Table 3.6.1.

Functional Loss Table 3.1.2
LOSS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION: (BASED ON USE OF LIMB AS A WHOLE)
Impairment Ratings
                                                                     Criteria
NIL                                                                  Can use limb efficiently for normal tasks and without undue fatigue.
TWO                                                                  Can use limb efficiently for normal tasks but with excessive fatigue towards the end of the day.
FIVE                                                                 Can use limb efficiently for normal tasks without excessive fatigue for no more than half an hour.
TEN                                                                     Can use limb reasonably well in most circumstances, but frequent difficulties are manifested by:
                                                                         - minor loss of digital dexterity causing handwriting changes, or difficulty in manipulation of small or fine objects, or
                                                                         - minor loss of grip strength causing difficulty in gripping moderately heavy to heavy objects.
                                                                        Can use limb efficiently for normal tasks without excessive fatigue for no more than ten minutes.
FIFTEEN                                                              Can use limb reasonably well in most circumstances, but frequent difficulties are manifested by:
                                                                         - minor loss of digital dexterity causing handwriting changes, or difficulty in manipulation of small or fine objects, and
                                                                         - minor loss of grip strength causing difficulty in gripping moderately heavy to heavy objects.
TWENTY                                                               Can use limb reasonably well in some circumstances, but with more noticeable difficulty manifested by either or both of:
                                                                         - minor loss of digital dexterity and reduced grip strength causing difficulty in manipulation of larger objects, or
                                                                         - major loss of digital dexterity causing marked difficulty in handwriting or manipulation of everyday domestic objects.
THIRTY                                                               Can use limb reasonably well in a few circumstances only. Use of limb is otherwise inefficient, with increasing difficulty for self-care activities. Poor digital co-ordination and markedly reduced grip strength in, eg, lifting light objects. Problems with dressing, feeding or writing.
FORTY                                                                Uses limb inefficiently in all circumstances. Use of limb subject to major limitations, capable of light grip only. Aids, eg, splints, required for everyday activities such as writing and eating.
FIFTY                                                                Has only some movement against gravity at elbow, shoulder or wrist.
SIXTY                                                                Unable to use upper limb at all.
                                                                     Only one rating is to be selected from this table for each upper limb, for any condition or combination of conditions.

Ratings from this table are age adjusted (see Table 3.6.1)

Step 7: Determine if any Other Impairment rating applies to the right upper limb.

There are three Other Impairment tables relating to the upper limb. These are:
Table 3.1.3 — Amputations of Fingers