1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a physician shall evaluate a permanent impairment and report the evaluation to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.

2. (b) A medical evaluation of a permanent impairment shall include information about:

   1. (1) atrophy;
   2. (2) pain;
   3. (3) weakness; and
   4. (4) loss of endurance, function, and range of motion.

3. (c) If a permanent impairment involves a behavioral or mental disorder, a licensed psychologist or qualified physician shall:

   1. (1) perform an evaluation of only the mental or behavioral portion of the permanent impairment; and
   2. (2) report the evaluation to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.

Added by Acts 1991, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 2005, c. 371, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005.

Formerly Art. 101, § 36C.