Body Part: Skin

Section 8.3 Scars and Skin Grafts (176), Section 8.7 Criteria for Rating Permanent Impairment Due to Skin Disorders (178).

Criteria: Table 8-2 Skin Disorders (166-167) Use History to define class and focus on impact of the skin disease on ability to perform activities of daily living. Assess the class based on the Physical Exam Findings and Diagnostic Studies, and assign appropriate grade within the class defined for the History, as explained on page 165 […]