Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 616C - Industrial Insurance: Benefits for Injury or Death
COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES AND DEATH
Permanent Partial Disability
Section 616C.460 - Factors for determining percentage of permanent partial disability

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 616C.460

Current through September 16, 2024

In determining the percentage of permanent partial disability of an injured employee whose accident occurred before July 1, 1973, and whose disability has not been shown on any applicable statutory schedule, the insurer shall consider:

1. The following factors:

(a) The extent of the injured employee's physical impairment.

(b) The injured employee's age at the time of injury.

(c) The injured employee's occupation and number of years in the occupation.

(d) The loss of earning power caused by the injury.

(e) The incapacity for work as a result of the injury.

(f) The inability to find work as a result of the injury.

(g) Any previous disability.

2. The American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.

3. The "Nevada Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities," issued by the former Nevada Industrial Commission on July 1, 1971. That schedule is incorporated by reference into this section. A copy of that schedule may be obtained from the Division of Industrial Relations, 400 West King Street, Carson City, Nevada 89710, for the cost of the reproduction.

Industrial Comm'n, No. 5.011, eff. 6-30-82-NAC A by Dep't of Industrial Relations, 10-26-83; A by Div. of Industrial Relations by R009-97, 10-27-97

NRS 616A.400, 616C.490

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