New York Impairment Rating Guide
New York workers' compensation uses a state-specific permanent impairment schedule under New York Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Determining Impairment (N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 15).
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition State-Specific Schedule
Statutory Authority
New York Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Determining Impairment (N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 15)(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
Statutory Maximum Weeks 525 weeks
Scheduled Loss of Use = statutory member weeks × SLU percentage. Nonscheduled PPD = loss of wage-earning capacity under WCL § 15(3)(w), with durations determined by the statutory LWEC table up to 525 weeks.
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 New York Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Determining Impairment (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?
Scheduled Loss of Use = statutory member weeks × SLU percentage. Nonscheduled PPD = loss of wage-earning capacity under WCL § 15(3)(w), with durations determined by the statutory LWEC table up to 525 weeks.
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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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