Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2025
sch.14-sec.41Serious lung injury
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sch.14-sec.41 Serious lung injury
41.1 Serious lung injury if progressive worsening of lung function 25 to 45 Example of item 41.1 lung disease, for example, emphysema, causing— significantly reduced and worsening lung function prolonged and frequent coughing disturbance of sleep restriction of physical activity, employment and enjoyment of life Additional examples of factors affecting ISV assessment for item 41.1 the possibility of lung cancer developing may increase the level of ISV the need for continuous oxygen therapy 41.2 Serious lung injury if no progressive worsening of lung function 11 to 24 Examples of item 41.2 lung disease causing breathing difficulties, short of disabling breathlessness, requiring frequent use of an inhaler lung disease causing a significant effect on employment and social life, including inability to tolerate a smoky environment, with an uncertain prognosis a recurrent pulmonary embolism causing pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale