(a) All evaluations of permanent impairment for use in a schedule loss of use determination shall be performed in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation Guidelines for Determining Impairment, First Edition, XXXXXXX, effective January 1, 2018, which is herein incorporated by reference. Such evaluations must be completed in the format prescribed by the chair.

The Workers’ Compensation Guidelines for Determining Impairment incorporated by reference herein may be examined at the office of the Department of State, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231, the Legislative Library, the libraries of the New York State Supreme Court, and the district offices of the board. Copies may be downloaded from the board's website or obtained from the board by submitting a request in writing, with the appropriate fee, identifying the specific guideline requested and the choice of format to Publications, New York State Workers' Compensation Board, 328 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305-2318. Information about the Workers’ Compensation Guidelines for Determining Impairment can be requested by email at [email protected], or by telephone at 1-800-781-2362. The Workers’ Compensation Guidelines for Determining Impairment are available on paper or compact disc. A fee of $10 will be charged for the guideline requested in paper format, and a fee of $5 will be charged for a compact disc. Payment of the fee shall be made by check or money order payable to "Chair WCB."