Use of the AMA Guides in State Workers' Compensation Systems: 2009 Update

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Brigham ◽  
Jenny Walker
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Workers Compensation ◽  
Fourth Edition ◽  
Sixth Edition ◽  
Specific Guideline ◽  
Compensation Systems

Abstract The AMAGuides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides) is the most widely used basis for determining impairment and is used in state workers’ compensation systems, federal systems, automobile casualty, and personal injury, as well as by the majority of state workers’ compensation jurisdictions. Two tables summarize the edition of the AMA Guides used and provide information by state. The fifth edition (2000) is the most commonly used edition: California, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Vermont, and Washington. Eleven states use the sixth edition (2007): Alaska, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Wyoming. Eight states still commonly make use of the fourth edition (1993): Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, South Dakota, Texas, and West Virginia. Two states use the Third Edition, Revised (1990): Colorado and Oregon. Connecticut does not stipulate which edition of the AMA Guides to use. Six states use their own state specific guidelines (Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, and Wisconsin), and six states do not specify a specific guideline (Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Virginia). Statutes may or may not specify which edition of the AMA Guides to use. Some states use their own guidelines for specific problems and use the Guides for other issues.

Legal Update: Use of the AMA Guides: 2003 Update

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
Cathy V. Brigham ◽  
Christopher R. Brigham
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Workers Compensation ◽  
Fourth Edition ◽  
The Third ◽  
Compensation Systems ◽  
State Statutes ◽  
Do So

Abstract The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides) is widely used in federal workers’ compensation, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Act, and automobile casualty (personal injury) cases. The AMA Guides, Fifth Edition, is widely used, but not all state workers’ compensation systems make use of the current edition; in fact, relevant state statutes may or may not specify which edition of the AMA Guides to use and how to do so. Thirty-six states make use of the AMA Guides within their workers’ compensation systems, and 23 states use the Fifth Edition. Eleven states use the AMA Guides, Fourth Edition: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana (both Fourth and Fifth Editions), Kansas, Maine, Maryland, South Dakota, Texas, and West Virginia. Two states use the Third Edition, Revised: Colorado and Oregon. Some states do not use the AMA Guides and instead rely on state specific guidelines, and these include California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Utah, and Wisconsin. Other states may use their own guidelines for specific issues and use the AMA Guides for other issues (eg, state of Washington). Some states do not specify the use of any specific guidelines, including Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Virginia. A table summarizes state statutes dealing with rating impairment in workers’ compensation cases, including AMA Guides edition most used, statute/code, comments, and relevant websites.

Diabrotica barberi. [Distribution map].

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
New Brunswick ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
New Hampshire ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Diabrotica Barberi ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Diabrotica barberi Smith & Lawrence. Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae Hosts: Maize (Zea mays) and other cereals (Poaceae). Information is given on the geographical distribution in NORTH AMERICA, Canada, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, USA, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

Anthonomus quadrigibbus. [Distribution map].

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
New Mexico ◽  
New Brunswick ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
New Hampshire ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Anthonomus quadrigibbus Say Coleoptera: Curculionidae Hosts: Species of Amelanchier, Malus, Prunus, Pyrus and Sorbus. Information is given on the geographical distribution in NORTH AMERICA, Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Mexico, USA, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

Dendroctonus valens. [Distribution map].

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
New Mexico ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
New Hampshire ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Dendroctonus Valens ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Dendroctonus valens LeConte. Coleoptera: Curculionidae. Hosts: Pinaceae especially Pinus spp. Information is given on the geographical distribution in Asia (China, Hebei, Henan, Nei Mongol, Shaanxi and Shanxi), North America (Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Mexico, USA, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming) and Central America and Caribbean (Guatemala and Honduras).

Epitrix hirtipennis. [Distribution map].

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
New Hampshire ◽  
Solanum Melongena ◽  
French Polynesia ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Epitrix hirtipennis (Melsheimer). Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae. Main Hosts: tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum), aubergine (Solanum melongena) and tomato (S. lycopersicum). Information is given on the geographical distribution in North America (USA, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming), Central America and Caribbean (Cuba), South America (Argentina) and Oceania (Fiji, French Polynesia and Guam).

Epilachna varivestis. [Distribution map].

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
New Hampshire ◽  
District Of Columbia ◽  
Epilachna Varivestis ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Epilachna varivestis Mulsant Coleoptera: Coccinellidae Attacks Phaseolus spp., soyabean (Glycine max), cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Information is given on the geographical distribution in ASIA, Japan, Honshu, NORTH AMERICA, Canada, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Mexico, USA, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras.

Ips calligraphus. [Distribution Map].

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
New Hampshire ◽  
Pinus Ponderosa ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Ips Calligraphus ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Ips calligraphus (Germar) sens. lat. Coleoptera: Scolytidae. Hosts: most Pinus spp. within its range, especially thick-barked species such as Pinus ponderosa and P. strobus. Information is given on the geographical distribution in Asia (Philippines), Africa (South Africa), North America (Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan), Mexico, USA (Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming)), Central America and Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua).

Halyomorpha halys. [Distribution map].

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
District Of Columbia ◽  
Halyomorpha Halys ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Halyomorpha halys (Stål). Hemiptera: Pentatomidae. Hosts: polyphagous on fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. Information is given on the geographical distribution in Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Switzerland), Asia (China, Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Nei Menggu, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Sichuan, Xizhang, Yunnan, Zhejiang, Japan, Honshu, Korea Republic, Taiwan), North America (Canada, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, USA, Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming).

Epitrix cucumeris. [Distribution map].

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Prince Edward Island ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Mainland Portugal ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Epitrix cucumeris (Harris). Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae. Host: potato (Solanum tuberosum). Information is given on the geographical distribution in Europe (Portugal, Azores, Madeira, Mainland Portugal), North America (Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Mexico, USA, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming), Central America & Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Puerto Rico), South America (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Ips pini. [Distribution map].

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
South Dakota ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
District Of Columbia ◽  
Ips Pini ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Pinus Spp ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Ips pini (Say) Coleoptera: Scolytidae Hosts: Mainly Pinus spp., also Picea spp. Information is given on the geographical distribution in NORTH AMERICA, Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Mexico, USA, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

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