Table 13.2 of the Approved Guide is in the following form:
|
% WPI |
DESCRIPTION OF LEVEL OF IMPAIRMENT |
|
0 |
No symptoms or evidence of disease AND able to undertake normal activities with no special care needed |
|
15 |
Some signs or symptoms of disease AND normal activities can be undertaken with effort |
|
35 |
Does not require institutional care BUT needs assistance with activities of daily living other than self care |
|
50 |
Can still be maintained at home BUT with considerable assistance and frequent medical care |
|
65 |
Requires institutional or hospital care AND considerable assistance with activities of daily living other than self care |
|
75 |
Requires institutional or hospital care AND considerable assistance with activities of daily living including self care |
|
85 |
Intensive support and/or treatment needed (disease may be progressing rapidly) |