North Dakota Impairment Rating Guide
North Dakota workers' compensation uses the 6th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment under N.D. Admin. Code § 92-01-02-25.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition 6th Edition
Statutory Authority
N.D. Admin. Code § 92-01-02-25(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
Permanent impairment awards are based on the whole-person impairment percentage determined under the AMA Guides Sixth Edition and the statutory benefit schedule. North Dakota does not use a body-as-a-whole weeks formula.
Notes
AMA Guides 6th Edition is the statutory standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which edition of the AMA Guides does North Dakota use?
North Dakota uses the 6th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment under N.D. Admin. Code § 92-01-02-25. The applicable edition is generally determined by the worker's date of injury; consult counsel for cases that straddle effective-date transitions.
How is permanent partial disability calculated in North Dakota?
Permanent impairment awards are based on the whole-person impairment percentage determined under the AMA Guides Sixth Edition and the statutory benefit schedule. North Dakota does not use a body-as-a-whole weeks formula.
Where can I find a certified impairment rater in North Dakota?
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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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