Which percentage corresponds to Slight in the spine disability schedule?

Which percentage corresponds to Slight in the spine disability schedule?

• A. 10%
• B. 30%
• C. 50%
• D. 70%

Answer: (A)

Spine impairment on the California disability schedule is expressed as a fixed percentage that reflects the level of impairment. The levels go from the smallest impact to larger, more disabling injuries, and Slight is the lowest category. In this schedule, Slight corresponds to 10%. That’s the number used to translate a minor spine impairment into a permanent disability rating for workers’ compensation. The other options represent higher levels of impairment—30% for a moderate level, 50% for severe, and 70% for very severe—so they don’t describe Slight.

Spine impairment on the California disability schedule is expressed as a fixed percentage that reflects the level of impairment. The levels go from the smallest impact to larger, more disabling injuries, and Slight is the lowest category. In this schedule, Slight corresponds to 10%. That’s the number used to translate a minor spine impairment into a permanent disability rating for workers’ compensation. The other options represent higher levels of impairment—30% for a moderate level, 50% for severe, and 70% for very severe—so they don’t describe Slight.