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Class 3. Impairment of the Whole Person, 26—55%
A patient belongs in Class 3 when signs and symptoms of skin disorder are present; andContinuous treatment is required; and There is limitation in the performance of many activities of daily living.
Class 4. Impairment of the Whole Person, 56—80%
A patient belongs in Class 4 when signs and symptoms of skin disorder are present; and
Continuous treatment is required, which may include periodic confinement at home or other domicile; and
There is limitation in the performance of many of the activities of daily living.
Class 5. Impairment of the Whole Person, 81—95%
A patient belongs in Class 5 when signs and symptoms of skin disorder are present; and
Continuous treatment is required, which necessitates confinement at home or other domicile; and
There is severe limitation in the performance of activities of daily living.
Signs or symptoms of skin disorders classified in Classes 1 and 2 may be intermittent and may not be present at the time of examination.
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NOTE:
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For specific examples of patients within each class, refer to the AMA “Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment” (current edition), chapter on Skin Disease. Disfigurement and behavioral changes that may be present should be evaluated in accordance with the section on Mental and Behavioral Disorders.
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