Disability Rating Calculator
Calculate combined whole person impairment (WPI) using the AMA Guides Combined Values formula for upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine impairments.
Inputs
Results
Combined WPI
29.6%
ADL Impact
2 (1=Minimal, 2=Mild, 3=Moderate, 4=Severe, 5=Total)
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Upper Extremity Impairment, Lower Extremity Impairment, and Spine Impairment.
- Review Combined WPI (%) and ADL Impact ((1=Minimal, 2=Mild, 3=Moderate, 4=Severe, 5=Total)).
- Use Functional Loss (%) to inform your decision.
How the result changes with Upper Extremity Impairment
| Upper Extremity Impairment | Combined WPI | ADL Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 25.5% | 2 (1=Minimal, 2=Mild, 3=Moderate, 4=Severe, 5=Total) |
| 35 | 46.2% | 3 (1=Minimal, 2=Mild, 3=Moderate, 4=Severe, 5=Total) |
| 65 | 71% | 4 (1=Minimal, 2=Mild, 3=Moderate, 4=Severe, 5=Total) |
| 90 | 91.7% | 5 (1=Minimal, 2=Mild, 3=Moderate, 4=Severe, 5=Total) |
What each input means
- Upper Extremity Impairment
- Whole person impairment percentage for upper extremity (shoulder, arm, hand) per AMA Guides.
- Lower Extremity Impairment
- Whole person impairment percentage for lower extremity (hip, knee, ankle, foot) per AMA Guides.
- Spine Impairment
- Whole person impairment percentage for spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) per AMA Guides.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersUpper Extremity Impairment = 15, Lower Extremity Impairment = 10, Spine Impairment = 8 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate Combined WPICombined WPI29.6 = 29.6%
- Calculate ADL ImpactADL Impact2 = 2
- Calculate Functional LossFunctional Loss29.6 = 29.6%
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