What Does It Mean

[*Bergie*]

Diseases of the Peripheral Nerves

Schedule of ratingsRatingMajorMinorThe term “incomplete paralysis,” with this and other peripheral nerve injuries, indicates a degree of lost or impaired function substantially less than the type picture for complete paralysis given with each nerve, whether due to varied level of the nerve lesion or to partial regeneration. When the involvement is wholly sensory, the rating should be for the mild, or at most, the moderate degree. The ratings for the peripheral nerves are for unilateral involvement; when bilateral, combine with application of the bilateral factor.

What is meant by the statement "combine with the application of the bilateral factor"?

Thank you,

Bergie

[jbasser]

Bilattarel factor is you have the same issues in 2 body parts like the legs or arms.

They rate each body part then combine them for the BF.

J

Edited June 21, 2009 by jbasser