Hawaii Impairment Rating Guide
Hawaii workers' compensation governs permanent impairment rating under Haw. Admin. R. § 12-10-21; no specific edition is statutorily required.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition No Statutory Edition
Statutory Authority
Haw. Admin. R. § 12-10-21(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
Scheduled awards use HRS § 386-32. Nonscheduled disabilities are determined under Hawaii's statutory disability provisions; there is no universal WPI × weeks formula.
Notes
AMA Guides, AAOS Guides, and other approved guides may be used as references; no edition is specified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which impairment rating methodology does Hawaii require?
Hawaii governs permanent impairment rating under Haw. Admin. R. § 12-10-21 but does not statutorily mandate a specific edition of the AMA Guides or other methodology. Rating physicians commonly reference AMA Guides editions, but the choice is not controlled by statute.
How is permanent partial disability calculated in Hawaii?
Scheduled awards use HRS § 386-32. Nonscheduled disabilities are determined under Hawaii's statutory disability provisions; there is no universal WPI × weeks formula.
Where can I find a certified impairment rater in Hawaii?
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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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