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. | |