§ 9-721
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§9–721.
(a)Except as provided in subsection
(c)of this section, a physician shall evaluate a permanent impairment and report the evaluation to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.
(b)A medical evaluation of a permanent impairment shall include information about:
(1)atrophy;
(2)pain;
(3)weakness; and
(4)loss of endurance, function, and range of motion.
(c)If a permanent impairment involves a behavioral or mental disorder, a licensed psychologist or qualified physician shall:
(1)perform an evaluation of only the mental or behavioral portion of the permanent impairment; and
(2)report the evaluation to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.