Mississippi Impairment Rating Guide
Mississippi workers' compensation governs permanent impairment rating under Miss. Code Ann. § 71-3-17; no specific edition is statutorily required.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition No Statutory Edition
Statutory Authority
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-3-17
PPD Calculation
Statutory Maximum Weeks 450 weeks
Body-as-a-whole: weeks = loss-of-wage-earning-capacity% × 450 weeks. Scheduled members have fixed values.
Notes
No specific AMA edition is statutorily mandated; AMA Guides commonly referenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which impairment rating methodology does Mississippi require?
Mississippi governs permanent impairment rating under Miss. Code Ann. § 71-3-17 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 Mississippi?
Body-as-a-whole: weeks = loss-of-wage-earning-capacity% × 450 weeks. Scheduled members have fixed values.
Where can I find a certified impairment rater in Mississippi?
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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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