Permanent Work-Related Mental Impairment Ratings in Nevada –

Glossary Check

Las Vegas, NV (WorkersCompensation.com) — How does Nevada define permanent mental impairments in relation to impairment ratings? Simply Research subscribers have access to the information — along with an entire worksheet on how to arrive at the ratings — but what follows is a snapshot.

Category 0 — No Permanent Impairment

Impairment rating = 0%

Mental symptoms arising from the work-related psychiatric diagnosis have been absent for the past month. Activities of daily living are not affected. Functioning is at pre-injury baseline in social and work activities in all areas. This manifests in no more than everyday problems.

Category 1 — Minimal Category of Permanent Impairment

Impairment rating = 1%-5%

Mental symptoms, arising from the work-related psychiatric diagnosis are not likely to remit despite medical treatment, and are mildly impairing. ADLs are mildly disrupted. Functioning shows mild permanent impairment in social or work activities.

Category 3 — Moderate Category of Permanent Impairment

Impairment rating = 16%-25%

Mental symptoms, arising from the work-related psychiatric diagnosis and not likely to remit despite medical treatment, are moderately impairing. ADLs are moderately disrupted. Functioning shows moderate permanent impairment. Activities sometimes need direction or supervision.

Category 4 — Marked Category of Permanent Impairment

Impairment rating = 26%-50%

Mental symptoms, arising from the work-related psychiatric diagnosis and not likely to remit despite medical treatment, are seriously impairing. ADLs are seriously disrupted. Functioning shows serious difficulties in social or work activities.

Category 5 — Extreme Category of Permanent Impairment

Impairment rating = 51%-75%

Mental symptoms, arising from the work-related psychiatric diagnosis and not likely to remit despite medical treatment, are incapacitating. At times, ADLs require structuring. Functioning is quite poor, unsafe in work settings, at times requires hospitalization or full-time supervision. Most activities require directed care.

Category 6 — Maximum Category of Permanent Impairment

Impairment rating = 76%-100%

This impairment level precludes useful functioning in all areas. These individuals are generally appropriate for institutionalized settings, if available. All activities require directed care.