Criteria: Table 15-20 Brachial Plexus Impairment – UEI (434-435)
Accurately define diagnosis, and assess history, physical examination findings, and clinical studies, as explained in Section 15-1 (385-386) and Section 15.4a (423-425). Grade severity of any sensory and/or motor deficits using Section 15.4b (425) and Table 15-14 (425). Based on objective nerve involvement and severity of sensory / motor deficits identify impairments from Table 15-20 (434-435). Adjust impairment using Functional History and Clinical Studies (e.g., electrodiagnostic studies). Impairment values are converted from UEI to WPI using Table 15-11 (420). Note revisions provided in “Corrections and Clarifications” (AMA Press, August 2008) on page 18 to Table 15-7 Functional History Adjustment. If multiple impairments combine at upper extremity level. Figure 15-2 (388) summarizes findings.
