Which of the following does not produce ratable disability?

Which of the following does not produce ratable disability?

• A. Severe
• B. Minimal
• C. Slight
• D. Moderate

Answer: (B)

Ratable disability refers to a permanent impairment that is large enough to be assigned a disability rating and receive permanent disability benefits. Impairments must exceed a minimal threshold to be eligible for this rating. Minimal impairment is considered too small to meet that threshold, so it does not produce a ratable disability. In contrast, severity levels like slight, moderate, or severe indicate greater loss of function and are typically eligible for some rating, depending on the specific rating system and injury.

Ratable disability refers to a permanent impairment that is large enough to be assigned a disability rating and receive permanent disability benefits. Impairments must exceed a minimal threshold to be eligible for this rating.

Minimal impairment is considered too small to meet that threshold, so it does not produce a ratable disability. In contrast, severity levels like slight, moderate, or severe indicate greater loss of function and are typically eligible for some rating, depending on the specific rating system and injury.