loss of usage

[boilerman]

I was wondering if any one had a case where they were trying to get an award for loss of usage. I had a cervical surgery which left my left hand totally numb . what constitutes a loss of usage?

[1171]

precise definition depends on the state rules.
since you didn't post yours I can only give a generic explanation.

where there is not an amputation or loss of body part a physician can give an opinion about the patient's recovery by stating, in percentage terms, how much permanent loss of use has occurred.

[boilerman]

Sorry I forgot to give state it was Pa. The hand still has usage but very little gripping strength and almost completely numb constantly.
thank you

[boilerman]

also I was womdering woild the % of loss before the hand? or hand % of the whole body?

[boilerman]

or what I was trying to find out waswould loss of usage mean the whole hand or what percent of the hand like 50% usage etc.

[1171]

I am not familiar with the details of Pennsylvania rating but would guess the it would loss of use of the hand.

[NeoWHITE]

Thanks, this is very useful. I was going through the same operation.