Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 – Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment Edition 3.0
444Documentation by cystometric and other relevant urologic tests may be necessary.
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444 Documentation by cystometric and other relevant urologic tests may be necessary.
445 The status of the upper urinary tract must also be considered. Except for an impairment of bladder function, if several impairments of the urinary system are present, a WPI rating from Table 12.7: Neurological impairment of the urinary system may be combined with a WPI rating from Chapter 10 – Urinary system.
Table 12.7: Neurological impairment of the urinary system
See note to Table 12.7 for further information.
| 5 | Some degree of voluntary control but impaired by urgency or intermittent incontinence. | | 10–15 | Good bladder reflex activity, limited capacity, and intermittent emptying without voluntary control. | | 30 | Poor bladder reflex activity, intermittent dribbling, and no voluntary control. | | 50 | No reflex or voluntary control of the bladder. |
Note to Table 12.7
- Assessors should refer to the Principles of Assessment for guidance on awarding an impairment value within a range.
12.8 Neurological impairment of the anorectal system
446 Where there is loss of ability to control emptying because of a neurological impairment, Table 12.8: Neurological impairment of the anorectal system may be used. Impairments of the anorectal system not of documented neurological origin are assessed under Chapter 8 – The digestive system. They are not assessed under Table 12.8.
Table 12.8: Neurological impairment of the anorectal system
| 10 | Reflex regulation but only limited voluntary control. | | 20 | Reflex regulation but no voluntary control. | | 40 | No reflex regulation or voluntary control. |
12.9 Neurological impairment affecting sexual function
447 Where there is loss of awareness and the capability of having an orgasm because of a neurological impairment, Table 12.9: Neurological impairment affecting sexual function may be used. Impairments of sexual function not of documented neurological origin are not assessed under Table 12.9. They are assessed under Chapter 11 – The reproductive system.