The impairment rating must be performed using the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th Edition . Ratings using older editions (like the 5th) are automatically denied.
This is the "rating" itself. It is a percentage (0% to 100%) that represents how much function you have lost permanently in that body part. Step-by-Step Example Calculation owcp impairment rating calculator
| What you want | Where to get it | |---------------|----------------| | | No such form exists; rating goes in medical report. | | AMA Guides worksheet | Download from medical society or legal resource sites (search “AMA Guides impairment rating worksheet PDF”). | | OWCP schedule award conversion table | Contact OWCP district office; some tables are in the FECA Procedure Manual (Chapter 2-1200) – available on DOL website. | | Automated calculator tool | Try ImpairmentRating.com (AMA 6th) or MDCalc AMA Guides tool – these are digital, not paper. | The impairment rating must be performed using the
$$ \textImpairment Rating = 10% \times 20% = 12% $$ It is a percentage (0% to 100%) that
💡 : Look for “AMA Guides 5th/6th Edition impairment rating worksheet” or “whole person impairment calculator spreadsheet.” Check law firm websites (often share free PDF worksheets) or AAPM&R (American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) resources.
The impairment rating is provided by the treating physician or a second-opinion doctor on a medical narrative report (e.g., form OWCP-957 or a standard medical report). The rating must include:
To ensure your calculation is accepted by the Department of Labor (DOL), several strict criteria must be met: