Minnesota Impairment Rating Guide
Minnesota workers' compensation uses a state-specific permanent impairment schedule under Minn. Stat. § 176.105 / Minn. R. 5223.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition State-Specific Schedule
Statutory Authority
Minn. Stat. § 176.105 / Minn. R. 5223(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
Permanent partial disability is determined using Minnesota's Permanent Partial Disability Schedules. The whole-body disability percentage is multiplied by the statutory dollar amount under Minn. Stat. § 176.101.
Notes
Minnesota uses state-developed disability schedules assigning whole-body percentages. The AMA Guides are not adopted. Minn. R. 5223 can be found at https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/5223/.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Minnesota rate permanent impairment?
Minnesota uses its own state-specific permanent impairment schedule under Minn. Stat. § 176.105 / Minn. R. 5223 rather than mandating an AMA Guides edition. See the notes below for the controlling framework.
How is permanent partial disability calculated in Minnesota?
Permanent partial disability is determined using Minnesota's Permanent Partial Disability Schedules. The whole-body disability percentage is multiplied by the statutory dollar amount under Minn. Stat. § 176.101.
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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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