§ 9–721
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 9-721 (2026)
Title 9. Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 7. Claims Procedure, Hearings, and Appeals
§ 9–721LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a physician shall evaluate a permanent impairment and report the evaluation to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.
(b)
A medical evaluation of a permanent impairment shall include information about:
(1)
atrophy;
(2)
pain;
(3)
weakness; and
(4)
loss of endurance, function, and range of motion.
(c)
If a permanent impairment involves a behavioral or mental disorder, a licensed psychologist or qualified physician shall:
(1)
perform an evaluation of only the mental or behavioral portion of the permanent impairment; and
(2)
report the evaluation to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.