How is a vision & the visual system injury rated for permanent disability in California?
These arrive directly as a whole-person impairment (WPI) percentage. The WPI is multiplied by 1.4 to get the standard rating (dates of injury on or after 2013 under SB 863), then adjusted for the worker’s occupation and age, apportioned under Lab. Code §4663, and combined with any other impairments. Example — a 10% WPI vision-loss impairment: 10 × 1.4 = 14 standard rating (DOI ≥ 2013), before the occupational and age adjustments.
What body parts are in the Vision & the visual system section of the PDRS?
The 2005 PDRS lists 3 impairments here. Visual acuity and visual-field loss.
Does the occupation change a vision & the visual system rating?
Yes — after the ×1.4 step, the occupational group applies a variant that raises or lowers the standard rating. See the occupation pages for how each group treats this region.
Is this a legal PD rating?
No — it’s an estimate for informational use. Confirm every rating against the DEU. RateString rates strict AMA Guides 5th-edition values under the 2005 PDRS.