sch.14-sec.7Moderate brain injury

sch.14-sec.7 Moderate brain injury

Comment 21 to 55 The injured worker will be seriously disabled, but the degree of the injured worker’s dependence on others, although still present, is lower than for an item 6 injury. Examples of factors affecting ISV assessment degree of insight life expectancy extent of physical limitations extent of cognitive limitations extent of sensory limitation, for example, limitation of hearing or sense of taste or smell level of function and pre-existing function degree of independence ability to communicate behavioural or psychological changes epilepsy or a high risk of epilepsy presence of, and extent of, secondary medical complications Comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV of 21 to 25 will be appropriate if there is reduced concentration and memory, or reduced mood control, and either or both— reduced capacity for employment a noticeable interference with lifestyle and leisure. An ISV of 26 to 40 will be appropriate if there is an increased risk of epilepsy and either or both— a moderate cognitive impairment loss of, or greatly reduced capacity for, employment. An ISV of 41 to 55 will be appropriate if there is no capacity for employment, and 1 or more of the following— moderate to severe cognitive impairment marked personality change dramatic effect on speech, sight or other senses epilepsy or a high risk of epilepsy.