Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 436 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION
Division 35 - DISABILITY RATING STANDARDS
Section 436-035-0420 - Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) Impairments in mastication (chewing) and deglutition (swallowing) are determined based on the following criteria:
(2) Impairment of the upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach and duodenum, small intestine, pancreas) is valued under the following classes: [Classes not included. See ED. NOTE.]
(3) Colonic and rectal impairment is rated under the following classes: [Classes not included. See ED. NOTE.]
(6) Biliary tract impairment is determined under the following classes:
(7) Impairment of the upper urinary tract is determined under the following classes: [Classes not included. See ED. NOTE.]
(8) Impairment of the bladder: When evaluating permanent impairment of the bladder, the status of the upper urinary tract must also be considered. The appropriate impairment values for both are combined under OAR 436-035-0011(5). Impairment of the bladder is determined under the following classes:
(9) Urethra: When evaluating permanent impairment of the urethra, one must also consider the status of the upper urinary tract and bladder. The values for all parts of the urinary system are combined under OAR 436-035-0011(5). Impairment of the urethra is determined under the following classes:
(10) Penile sexual dysfunction: When evaluating permanent impairment due to sexual dysfunction of the penis, one must also consider the status of the urethra upper urinary tract and bladder. The values for all parts of the system are combined under OAR 436-035-0011(6). Loss or alteration of the gonads is valued under OAR 436-035-0430. Impairment due to sexual dysfunction of the penis is determined under the following classes: [Classes not included. See ED. NOTE.]
(11) Cervix/uterus/vagina: When evaluating permanent impairment of the cervix/uterus/vagina, one must also consider the status of the urethra, upper urinary tract and bladder. The values for all parts of the system are combined under OAR 436-035-0011(5). Loss or alteration of the gonads is valued under OAR 436-035-0430. Impairment of the cervix/uterus/vagina is determined under the following classes: [Classes not included. See ED. NOTE.]
Classes referenced are not included in rule text. Click here for PDF copy of class(es).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 656.726
Stats. Implemented: ORS 656.005, 656.214, 656.268 & 656.726