South Carolina Impairment Rating Guide
South Carolina workers' compensation governs permanent impairment rating under S.C. Code Ann. § 42-9-30; no specific edition is statutorily required.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition No Statutory Edition
Statutory Authority
S.C. Code Ann. § 42-9-30(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
South Carolina is a scheduled-loss state, meaning it has a statutory schedule of injuries and corresponding weeks of benefit for each body part. A 500-week cap ONLY applies to temporary total disability (TTD) and temporary partial disability (TPD)
Notes
No statutory mandate for a specific edition; AMA Guides commonly referenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which impairment rating methodology does South Carolina require?
South Carolina governs permanent impairment rating under S.C. Code Ann. § 42-9-30 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 South Carolina?
South Carolina is a scheduled-loss state, meaning it has a statutory schedule of injuries and corresponding weeks of benefit for each body part. A 500-week cap ONLY applies to temporary total disability (TTD) and temporary partial disability (TPD)
Where can I find a certified impairment rater in South 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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