What are impairment ratings?

Sunday, January 2, 2011
By WcrAdmin

I recieved a 5% impairment rating. What does this mean. What does an impairment rating scale consist of?

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3 Responses to “What are impairment ratings?”

  1. An impairment rating is given when you have had an injury to some part of your body.

    The number given is based on the ability or inability to do whatever the injured area was supposed to do if totally uninjured. The tables are based on years of documentation.

    The 5% rating means that you have a 5% permanent injury. 5% of 100%

    #30140
  2. Ratings are very complex, more so than what can be described here.
    An impairment indicates a reduced earning capacity, or ability to
    compete in the open labor market. PPD ratings DO NOT mean you are
    “disabled”… or “impaired” for that matter. It’s all about
    earnings and ability to perform gainful employment. Talk to your
    Doctor about your rating. And in the future… PLEASE POST YOUR
    STATE.

    #30232
  3. Cat

    I have bilateral carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel does age affect
    settlement ( i’m 27)

    #30409

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