Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule — Range of Motion Method and Disabilities of the Spine

Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department (PRRD) is releasing a discussion paper on the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule — Range of Motion Method and Disabilities of the Spine to stakeholders for comment.

Following concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the reliability and validity of the range of motion (ROM) method for measuring permanent disabilities involving the spine, a systematic review on the appropriateness of the ROM method and other diagnostic approaches was undertaken. Overall, the systematic review found that all assessment methods were weak, and that there was no preference for one instrument over another. At issue for this consultation is whether the project should be removed from the current compensation workplan.

The discussion paper and information on how to provide feedback can be found here:

Public consultation on the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule — Range of Motion Method and Disabilities of the Spine

You’re invited to provide feedback until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024 June 7, 2024 (deadline extended). WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors will consider stakeholder feedback before making a decision.

Policy, Regulation and Research Department
WorkSafeBC