Or. Admin. R. 436-035-0375
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024
Section 436-035-0375 - AbdomenUse the following classifications when impairment has resulted from a permanent and palpable defect in the supporting structures of the abdominal wall:
(1) Class 1: 5% for a slight protrusion at the site of the defect with increased abdominal pressure that is readily reducible; or occasional mild discomfort at the site of the defect, which limits the worker in one or more activities of daily living (ADL).(2) Class 2: 15% for frequent or persistent protrusion at the site of the defect with increased pressure that is manually reducible; or frequent discomfort, which limits the worker from heavy lifting, but does not hamper some ADL.(3) Class 3: 25% for persistent, irreducible, or irreparable protrusion at the site of the defect and there is a limitation in the worker's ADL.Or. Admin. R. 436-035-0375
WCD 2-1988, f. 6-3-88, cert. ef. 7-1-88; WCD 5-1988, f. 8-22-88, cert. ef. 8-19-88; WCD 5-1988, f. 9-2-88, cert. ef. 8-19-88; WCD 7-1988, f. 12-21-88, cert. ef. 1-1-89; WCD 2-1991, f. 3-26-91, cert. ef. 4-1-91; WCD 9-2004, f. 10-26-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05; WCD 2-2010, f. 5-5-10, cert. ef. 6-1-10Stat. Auth.: ORS 656.726
Stats. Implemented: ORS 656.005, 656.214, 656.268 & 656.726