sch.3-sec.113Amputation of index, middle and ring fingers, or any 2 of them

sch.3-sec.113 Amputation of index, middle and ring fingers, or any 2 of them

Comment 15 to 30 The amputation will cause complete loss or nearly complete loss of 2 or all of the following fingers of the hand— index finger middle finger ring finger. Example of factor affecting ISV assessment the level of the amputation, for example, whether the hand has been made to be of very little use and any remaining grip is very weak Additional comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if 2 fingers, whether index, middle or ring fingers, are amputated at the level of the proximal interphalangeal joints. An ISV at or near the middle of the range will be appropriate if there is whole person impairment for the injury of 19%. An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if— the index, middle and ring fingers are amputated at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP joint) or there is whole person impairment for the injury of at least 27%; and the injury is to the dominant hand.