Utah Impairment Rating Guide
Utah workers' compensation uses a state-specific permanent impairment schedule under Utah Code § 34A-2-412 / Utah Admin. Code R612-300.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition State-Specific Schedule
Statutory Authority
Utah Code § 34A-2-412 / Utah Admin. Code R612-300(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
Utah is a scheduled-loss state, meaning it has a table of fixed weeks for injuries to particular body parts (e.g., arm, hand, thumb, forearm). The number of weeks depends on the type and location of the injury.
Notes
For those permanent impairments not addressed in either Section 34A-2-412 or the "Utah 2006 Impairment Guides," impairment ratings are to be established according to the American Medical Association's "Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition."
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Utah rate permanent impairment?
Utah uses its own state-specific permanent impairment schedule under Utah Code § 34A-2-412 / Utah Admin. Code R612-300 rather than mandating an AMA Guides edition. See the notes below for the controlling framework.
How is permanent partial disability calculated in Utah?
Utah is a scheduled-loss state, meaning it has a table of fixed weeks for injuries to particular body parts (e.g., arm, hand, thumb, forearm). The number of weeks depends on the type and location of the injury.
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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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