1. (1) The following ratings are for fractured vertebrae:

   1. (a) For a compression fracture of a single vertebral body: [Tables not included. See ED. NOTE.]
   2. (b) A fracture of one or more of the posterior elements of a vertebra (spinous process, pedicles, laminae, articular processes, or transverse processes) is valued per vertebra as follows: [Tables not included. See ED. NOTE.]
2. (2) For the purposes of this section, the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral regions are considered separate body parts. Values determined within one body part are first added, then the total impairment value is obtained by combining the different body part values. The following values are for surgical procedures performed on the spine. [Tables not included. See ED. NOTE.]

3. (3) For injuries that result in loss of strength in the back, refer to OAR 436-035-0330(17) and (18).

   [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]

   [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here for PDF copy.]

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 656.726

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 656.005, 656.214, 656.268 & 656.726

History

WCD 8-2012, f. 11-26-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13
WCD 10-2007, f. 11-1-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08
WCD 8-2005, f. 12-6-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06
WCD 9-2004, f. 10-26-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05
WCD 6-1998, f. 5-13-98, cert. ef. 7-1-98
WCD 1-1997, f. 1-9-97, cert. ef. 2-15-97
WCD 3-1996, f. 1-29-96, cert. ef. 2-17-96
WCD 6-1992, f. 2-14-92, cert. ef. 3-13-92
WCD 2-1991, f. 3-26-91 & cert. ef. 4-1-91
Reverted to WCD 7-1988, f. 12-21-88, cert. ef. 1-1-89, Renumbered from 436-030-0490
WCD 18-1990(Temp), f. 9-14-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90
WCD 7-1988, f. 12-21-88, cert. ef. 1-1-89, Renumbered from 436-030-0490
WCD 5-1988, f. 9-2-88, cert. ef. 8-19-88
WCD 2-1988, f. 6-3-88, cert. ef. 7-1-88
WCD 5-1981, f. 12-30-81, ef. 1-1-82, Renumbered from 436-065-0610
WCD 4-1980, f. 3-20-80, ef. 4-1-80