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(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
Statutory Maximum Weeks 415 weeks
Scheduled injuries: statutory member weeks × impairment %. General disability: functional impairment under the AMA Guides Sixth Edition. If statutory thresholds are met, work disability is calculated by averaging post-injury wage-loss % and task-loss %, subject to the 415-week maximum.
Notes
AMA Guides Sixth Edition for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2015 (Fourth Edition for earlier injuries). Functional impairment must be established by competent medical evidence; the Sixth Edition is not applied in isolation.
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?
Scheduled injuries: statutory member weeks × impairment %. General disability: functional impairment under the AMA Guides Sixth Edition. If statutory thresholds are met, work disability is calculated by averaging post-injury wage-loss % and task-loss %, subject to the 415-week maximum.
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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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