New York Impairment Rating Guide
New York workers' compensation uses a state-specific permanent impairment schedule under N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 15.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition State-Specific Schedule
Statutory Authority
N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 15
PPD Calculation
New York uses its own 2012 NY Permanent Impairment Guidelines for non-schedule losses and the 2018 Guidelines for schedule loss of use.
Notes
New York uses its own impairment guidelines, not AMA Guides. The NY Guidelines incorporate AMA methodology but have NY-specific tables.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does New York rate permanent impairment?
New York uses its own state-specific permanent impairment schedule under N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 15 rather than mandating an AMA Guides edition. See the notes below for the controlling framework.
How is permanent partial disability calculated in New York?
New York uses its own 2012 NY Permanent Impairment Guidelines for non-schedule losses and the 2018 Guidelines for schedule loss of use.
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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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