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Table to Article 13.09
Peripheral Arterial Disorders
1. No intermittent claudication or rest pain. Diagnosis based on loss of pulses and/ or calcification of arteries detected by x- ray, probably dependent rubor NIL
2. Intermittent claudication after walking 400 meters at normal pace, relieved by rest. Minimal cold intolerance. Dependent rubor 0- 10%
3. Intermittent claudication after walking 100 meters at normal pace and possible intermittent pain at rest. Atrophic changes with evidence of impending ulceration 10%- 20%
4. Intermittent claudication after walking less than 25 meters at normal pace and recurring pain at rest. Ulceration or impending gangrene 20%- 40%
5. Amputations as a result of arterial disorders will be assessed on individual merit according to amputation assessments.  
6. Arterial disorders of the upper extremities are rare and will be assessed on individual merit.  
 
Updated: 2002-3-13