OAR 436-035-0395: Spinal Cord

(1) The spinal cord is concerned with sensory, motor, and visceral functions. Permanent impairment can result from various disorders affecting these functions. Spinal cord impairment is determined under the following classes: (a) Class 1: 15% when the worker has spinal cord damage but is able to carry out the activities of daily living independently. (b) Class 2: 35% when the worker is a paraplegic and requires assistive measures or devices for any of the activities of daily living. (c) Class 3: 50% when the worker is a quadriplegic and requires assistive measures or devices for any of the activities of daily living. (d) Class 4: 75% when the worker is a paraplegic or quadriplegic and requires the assistance of another person for any of the activities of daily living. (e) Class 5: 95% when the worker is a paraplegic or quadriplegic and is dependent in all of the activities of daily living. (f) When a value is granted under section (1) of this rule, no additional impairment value is allowed for reduced range of motion in the spine because it is included in the impairment values shown in this section. (2) For spinal cord damage that has resulted in the loss of use or function of body part(s) other than upper and lower extremities, a value is given for other affected body part(s) or organ system(s). Refer to the appropriate section of these standards for that determination and combine with impairment valued under this rule. (3) For spinal cord damage that has resulted in the loss of use or function of any upper or lower extremities, a value is given for the affected body part(s). Refer to the appropriate section of these standards for that determination. (4) Episodic neurological disorders are determined under OAR 436-035-0390(10). [ED. NOTE: Ratings referenced are available from the agency.]