North Carolina Impairment Rating Guide
North Carolina workers' compensation uses a state-specific permanent impairment schedule under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-31.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition State-Specific Schedule
Statutory Authority
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-31
PPD Calculation
Statutory Maximum Weeks 300 weeks
North Carolina uses its own NCIC Rating Guide. Scheduled losses use statutory week values × impairment%.
Notes
North Carolina Industrial Commission publishes its own rating guide; AMA Guides may be considered but is not controlling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does North Carolina rate permanent impairment?
North Carolina uses its own state-specific permanent impairment schedule under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-31 rather than mandating an AMA Guides edition. See the notes below for the controlling framework.
How is permanent partial disability calculated in North Carolina?
North Carolina uses its own NCIC Rating Guide. Scheduled losses use statutory week values × impairment%.
Where can I find a certified impairment rater in North Carolina?
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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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