1. (1) When exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents has resulted in the development of an immunological response, impairment of the immune system is valued as follows:

   1. (a) Class 1: 3% when the reaction is a nuisance but does not prevent most regular work related activities.
   2. (b) Class 2: 8% when the reaction prevents some regular work related activities.
   3. (c) Class 3: 13% when the reaction prevents most regular work related activities.
2. (2) An allergy is considered to be an immunologic state and is ratable under this rule.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 656.726(4)

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 2-2010, f. 5-5-10, cert. ef. 6-1-10
WCD 9-2004, f. 10-26-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05
WCD 6-1992, f. 2-14-92, cert. ef. 3-13-92
WCD 2-1991, f. 3-26-91, cert. ef. 4-1-91