2. Enter impairment ratings
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Click the ‘+’ symbol next to the appropriate disability or
double-click on the description.
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The program shows the specific disability descriptions
offered.
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Click on the desired specific disability description
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This will enable the input section of the form and move
your cursor to the ‘Enter Disability’ textbox.
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Enter the standard impairment rating between 0 and 100.
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Make sure the default scale is appropriate. If not, select a
new scale.
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Enter any additional Subjectives (in the WPI scale) between 0
and 3.
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Enter the percentage of disability NOT caused by this injury. 0 is default.
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If an extremity, be sure to check the side of the body
involved.
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After the above steps, click the ‘Add Impairment’ button.
The rating is added to the
list at the bottom of the screen.
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Repeat the above steps as needed.
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To delete an item already entered, click on the
item and a popup menu will appear. Select the ‘Delete Selected’ item.
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To edit an item already entered, click on the item and a popup
menu will appear. Select the ‘Edit Selected’ item.
3. Edit the display data and click ‘OK’
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This data can be output to your finished rating. In the trial
version, you can click the "Fill Example" button to fill all of these fields
for you.
4. Finish the rating
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When ready, click the ‘Finish…’ menu item at the top of the
window.
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Your impairment ratings are automatically combined and
converted.
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The dollar value is calculated and
displayed.
5. Return to the data entry
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When ready, click the ‘Return…’ menu item at the top of the
window
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To begin a new rating, click the ‘File’ | ‘New’ menu
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To delete an item already entered, click on the item and a
popup menu will appear. Select the ‘Delete Selected’
item.
5. Edit the rating
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Include
Display Data (employee name, claim number, WCAB number, etc.)
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Include Essential Variables (DOI, DOB, AWE, Occupation and Group No.)
6. Output the rating (Full Version Only)
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From the ‘File’ menu, select one of the following options:
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Save As
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Open in Word Processor
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From the ‘Edit’ menu
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Copy/Cut and Paste to another windows application (e.g., your
file notes)
