A cardiac condition precludes heavy lifting. What is the scheduled rating?

A cardiac condition precludes heavy lifting. What is the scheduled rating?

• A. 10%
• B. 15%
• C. 20%
• D. 25%

Answer: (A)

Functional impairment level and work capacity determine the scheduled rating for a cardiac condition. When the condition prevents heavy lifting, it signals a noticeable but not severe limitation in physical labor. The rating schedule assigns this level of limitation a 10% disability rating. If there were additional issues—such as heart failure, angina with light activity, or the need for continuous medication—the rating would be higher. Since the stem only states that heavy lifting is precluded, the 10% rating best fits.

Functional impairment level and work capacity determine the scheduled rating for a cardiac condition. When the condition prevents heavy lifting, it signals a noticeable but not severe limitation in physical labor. The rating schedule assigns this level of limitation a 10% disability rating. If there were additional issues—such as heart failure, angina with light activity, or the need for continuous medication—the rating would be higher. Since the stem only states that heavy lifting is precluded, the 10% rating best fits.