sch.14-sec.154Scarring to a part of the body other than the face

sch.14-sec.154 Scarring to a part of the body other than the face

154.1 Extreme scarring to a part of the body other than the face 14 to 25 Comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if there is— extensive scarring to 1 or more of the limbs and significant cosmetic disfigurement; and either— the need to keep the limb or limbs covered or wear special clothing; or ongoing limitation in the ability to participate in activities because of cosmetic disfigurement or functional impairment. An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is gross permanent scarring over an extensive area or areas of the body, with ongoing pain and other symptoms. 154.2 Serious scarring to a part of the body other than the face 9 to 13 Comment There is serious scarring— requiring extensive medical treatment or surgery; and causing significant ongoing limitation in the ability to participate in activities because of cosmetic disfigurement or functional impairment. Examples of the injury significant scarring over the upper and lower arm requiring skin grafting if— there are post-operative complications requiring additional medical treatment for up to 18 months; and there is maximum medical improvement within 2 years after the scarring is caused hypertrophic (keloid) scarring caused by a burn to the front of the neck, with an intermittent sensation of burning, itching or irritation 154.3 Moderate scarring to a part of the body other than the face 4 to 8 Examples of the injury several noticeable scars that are hypertrophic (keloid) a significant linear scar in an area of cosmetic importance, for example, the front of the neck 154.4 Minor scarring to a part of the body other than the face 0 to 3 Examples of the injury scarring caused by a superficial burn that heals within a few weeks and causes some minor change of pigmentation in a noticeable area a single noticeable scar, or several superficial scars, to 1 or both of the legs, arms or hands, with some minor cosmetic damage