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Keyword index

Keyword: impairment

1.1.F.270 Functional capacity, functional impairment (DSP)
1.1.I.10 Impairment Tables (DSP)
1.1.P.210 Permanent blindness (DSP, Age)
1.1.S.127 Severe impairment (DSP)
3.6.1.10 Qualification for DSP - 30 hour rule
3.6.1.12 Qualification for DSP - 15 hour rule
3.6.2.100 DSP assessment of impairment ratings
3.6.3 Guidelines to the Tables for the assessment of work-related impairment for DSP
3.6.3.01 Guidelines to the rules for applying the Impairment Tables - purpose & design of the Tables
3.6.3.02 Guidelines to the rules for applying the Impairment Tables - applying the Tables
3.6.3.03 Guidelines to the rules for applying the Impairment Tables - information that must be taken into account in applying the Tables
3.6.3.04 Guidelines to the rules for applying the Impairment Tables - information that must not be taken into account in applying the Tables
3.6.3.05 Guidelines to the rules for applying the Impairment Tables - use of aids, equipment & assistive technology
3.6.3.06 Guidelines to the rules for applying the Impairment Tables - selecting the applicable Table & assessing impairments
3.6.3.08 Guidelines to the rules for applying the Impairment Tables - assigning an impairment rating
3.6.3.09 Case examples of conditions that may be assessed across multiple tables
3.6.3.10 Guidelines to Table 1 - Functions requiring Physical Exertion and Stamina
3.6.3.20 Guidelines to Table 2 - Upper Limb Function
3.6.3.40 Guidelines to Table 4 - Spinal Function
3.6.3.50 Guidelines to Table 5 - Mental Health Function
3.6.3.60 Guidelines to Table 6 - Functioning related to Alcohol, Drug and Other Substance Use
3.6.3.70 Guidelines to Table 7 - Brain Function
3.6.3.80 Guidelines to Table 8 - Communication Function
3.6.3.90 Guidelines to Table 9 - Intellectual Function
3.6.3.100 Guidelines to Table 10 - Digestive and Reproductive Function
3.6.3.110 Guidelines to Table 11 - Hearing and Other Functions of the Ear
3.6.3.120 Guidelines to Table 12 - Visual Function
3.6.3.130 Guidelines to Table 13 - Continence Function
3.6.3.140 Guidelines to Table 14 - Functions of the Skin
3.6.3.150 Guidelines to Table 15 - Functions of Consciousness