DWC Provides Direction on New PD Ratings

Frequent questions about the new California permanent disability rating schedule are answered on the California Division of Workers' Compensation Web site. The new PD rating system is a major reform under SB 899. A short list of FAQs appeared Tuesday. Answers provide direction to claims examiners, doctors and attorney on: -- How to select the appropriate PD rating schedule. -- The criteria used to rate a PD. -- Examples of cases that would fall under the old rating schedule. -- Which combined values chart applies to the new schedule. -- How a primary physician should evaluate subject...