District of Columbia Impairment Rating Guide
District of Columbia workers' compensation uses the 5th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment under D.C. Code § 32-1508.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition 5th Edition
Statutory Authority
D.C. Code § 32-1508
PPD Calculation
Scheduled awards based on weeks per body part × percentage of impairment. Non-scheduled disabilities compensated based on wage loss.
Notes
AMA Guides 5th Edition generally used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which edition of the AMA Guides does District of Columbia use?
District of Columbia uses the 5th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment under D.C. Code § 32-1508. The applicable edition is generally determined by the worker's date of injury; consult counsel for cases that straddle effective-date transitions.
How is permanent partial disability calculated in District of Columbia?
Scheduled awards based on weeks per body part × percentage of impairment. Non-scheduled disabilities compensated based on wage loss.
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Does this information constitute legal or medical advice?
No. This page provides general statutory and methodological information for educational purposes only. Statutes change, case law shifts controlling interpretation, and individual cases turn on facts beyond what reference material can capture. Consult qualified legal counsel and a credentialed rating physician for any specific matter.
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