Indiana Impairment Rating Guide
Indiana workers' compensation governs permanent impairment rating under Evaluation and Processing of Permanent Partial Impairment in Indiana Worker's Compensation Cases (March 2023); no specific edition is statutorily required.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition No Statutory Edition
Statutory Authority
Evaluation and Processing of Permanent Partial Impairment in Indiana Worker's Compensation Cases (March 2023)(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
Benefits are calculated using Indiana's statutory degree schedule and corresponding compensation values, not by multiplying impairment by weeks. Ind. Code § 22-3-3-10 specifies the Injuries Schedule.
Notes
Physicians may use whichever edition of the AMA Guides they deem most appropriate. The Board expressly recognizes that earlier editions may be preferable in some cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which impairment rating methodology does Indiana require?
Indiana governs permanent impairment rating under Evaluation and Processing of Permanent Partial Impairment in Indiana Worker's Compensation Cases (March 2023) 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 Indiana?
Benefits are calculated using Indiana's statutory degree schedule and corresponding compensation values, not by multiplying impairment by weeks. Ind. Code § 22-3-3-10 specifies the Injuries Schedule.
Where can I find a certified impairment rater in Indiana?
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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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