Flash Report: Study Shows PD Ratings Down Almost 40 Percent

The latest study of the new Permanent Disability Rating Schedule shows that PD ratings are down by almost 40 percent compared to the old schedule. The study conducted by Frank Neuhauser of UC Berkley was presented to the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers Compensation.The numbers under the new schedule are lower, as was expected, but Neuhauser cautioned that the numbers are very preliminary and more data is needed before an accurate assessment can be made of the impact of the n