For permanent partial impairment to the trunk, excluding the spine, disability of the whole body is as provided in this part. For purposes of rating, the trunk has been divided into:
the chest, including the scapulae, clavicles, sternum, ribs, costal cartilages, and chest wall musculature; and
Disorders of the chest resulting in a permanent impairment of the respiration must be rated under part 5223.0560.
Scapula:
Clavicle:
disorder, fracture, or surgical removal or alteration of the clavicle not otherwise ratable under part 5223.0450, zero percent;
disorder, dislocation, fracture, or surgical removal or alteration of the sternoclavicular joint, zero percent.
Abdominal muscle:
tear or other acquired defect in abdominal muscle not otherwise ratable under item B, zero percent.
Hernia:
inguinal hernia, direct or indirect, unilateral or bilateral, repaired once or twice, zero percent;
inguinal hernia, direct or indirect, unilateral or bilateral, recurring after two repairs, three percent;
femoral hernia, unilateral or bilateral, recurrent after two or more herniorrhaphies, one percent.
MS s 176.105
17 SR 3364; 35 SR 138
August 16, 2010
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes