Vermont Impairment Rating Guide
Vermont workers' compensation uses the 5th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment under 21 V.S.A. § 648.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition 5th Edition
Statutory Authority
21 V.S.A. § 648(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) weeks are not a flat statutory cap — instead, the number of weeks you can receive depends on the body part injured and the impairment rating assigned by your treating physician under the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
Notes
AMA Guides 5th Edition is specified by Vermont rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which edition of the AMA Guides does Vermont use?
Vermont uses the 5th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment under 21 V.S.A. § 648. 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 Vermont?
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) weeks are not a flat statutory cap — instead, the number of weeks you can receive depends on the body part injured and the impairment rating assigned by your treating physician under the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
Where can I find a certified impairment rater in Vermont?
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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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