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BOD Decision — 2023/01/25-04 — Amendments to Section III (E), and Section V (D) of the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule

On January 25, 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors (BOD) approved amendments to the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule (Appendix 3) of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II. The amendments:

  • Correct terminology regarding upper extremities
  • Clarify evaluation methodology for loss of hand strength

These amendments to the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule apply to all decisions made on or after March 1, 2023.

Meeting Date: Jan 25, 2023 File type: PDF (453 KB) Asset type: Policy & Regulation Decision