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Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 – Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment Edition 3.0

273Add the WPI ratings for each individual digit to obtain the total WPI rating for the hand.

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273 Add the WPI ratings for each individual digit to obtain the total WPI rating for the hand.

Previous section271The maximum WPI rating for a single upper extremity is 60%, including combined WPI ratings.

Next section274WPI ratings for abnormal motion or ankylosis of digits are combined with those for sensory losses in the same digits.

Section 273 - Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 – Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment Edition 3.0 - Add the WPI ratings for each individual digit to obtain the total WPI rating for the hand. | Zoe