A cardiac condition results in preclusion from heavy lifting. What is the scheduled rating?

A cardiac condition results in preclusion from heavy lifting. What is the scheduled rating?

• A. 10%
• B. 20%
• C. 15%
• D. 25%

Answer: (B)

Ratings for heart-related conditions are based on how much work a person can still do. If a cardiac condition prevents heavy lifting but light manual labor is still possible, this level of impairment corresponds to a 20% scheduled rating. The idea is that the restriction is significant but not total—you can’t do heavy work, but you can still handle lighter duties. Higher ratings would apply only if the restriction were greater (for example, if it precluded more than light manual labor or required ongoing treatment with more limited activity), while lower ratings reflect milder symptoms.

Ratings for heart-related conditions are based on how much work a person can still do. If a cardiac condition prevents heavy lifting but light manual labor is still possible, this level of impairment corresponds to a 20% scheduled rating. The idea is that the restriction is significant but not total—you can’t do heavy work, but you can still handle lighter duties. Higher ratings would apply only if the restriction were greater (for example, if it precluded more than light manual labor or required ongoing treatment with more limited activity), while lower ratings reflect milder symptoms.