Kansas Impairment Rating Guide
Kansas workers' compensation uses the 6th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment under K.S.A. § 44-510e.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition 6th Edition
Statutory Authority
K.S.A. § 44-510e
PPD Calculation
Statutory Maximum Weeks 415 weeks
PPD weeks = WPI% × 415 weeks for whole-body. Statute caps total PPD compensation.
Notes
AMA Guides 6th Edition for injuries on or after January 1, 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which edition of the AMA Guides does Kansas use?
Kansas uses the 6th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment under K.S.A. § 44-510e. 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 Kansas?
PPD weeks = WPI% × 415 weeks for whole-body. Statute caps total PPD compensation.
Where can I find a certified impairment rater in Kansas?
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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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