Permanent partial disability resulting from skin disorders are
a disability of the whole body as set forth in this part. This schedule is
based upon the effect of the disorder on the ability to function and perform
activities of daily living and the degree of treatment required for the
disorder. The schedule is not based upon the location or the percentage of the
body affected by a specific skin disorder. Impairment due to burns shall be
rated under part
5223.0240 and not under this
schedule.
A. Class 1, 2 percent. Signs
or symptoms of skin disorder are present and supported by objective skin
findings. With treatment there is no or minimal limitation in the performance
of the activities of daily living, although certain physical or chemical agents
might temporarily increase the extent of limitation.
B. Class 2, 10 percent. Signs and symptoms of
skin disorder are present and intermittent treatment is required. There is
limitation in the performance of some of the activities of daily
living.
C. Class 3, 20 percent.
Signs and symptoms of skin disorder are present. Continuous treatment is
required. There is limitation in the performance of many of the activities of
daily living.
D. Class 4, 45
percent. Signs and symptoms of skin disorder are present. Continuous treatment
is required which may include periodic confinement at home or other domicile.
There is limitation in the performance of many of the activities of daily
living.
E. Class 5, 70 percent.
Signs and symptoms of skin disorder are present. Continuous treatment is
required which necessitates confinement at home or other domicile. There is
severe limitation in the performance of nearly all of the activities of daily
living.
