Transcription of Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Determining Impairment
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1 | Page Workers Compensation Guidelines for Determining Impairment First Edition, November 22, 2017 2 | Page Forward Legislation enacted in April 2017 [WCL 15(3)(x)] directed the Board to consult with representatives of labor, business, medical providers, insurance carriers, and self-insured employers regarding revisions to permanency Impairment Guidelines , including permitting review and comment by such representatives chosen medical , to adopt revised Guidelines for the evaluation of medical Impairment and determination of permanency with respect to injuries which are amenable to a schedule loss of use award pursuant to paragraphs (a) through (v) of subdivision 3 of section 15 of the WCL. As the law directs, these Guidelines are to be ..reflective of advances in modern medicine that enhance healing and result in better outcomes.
Nov 22, 2017 · 1.2 Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) A finding of MMI is based on a medical judgment that (a) the claimant has recovered from the work injury or illness to the greatest extent that is expected and (b) no further improvement is reasonably expected. The need for palliative or symptomatic treatment does not preclude a finding of MMI.
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