§ 9-636. Determination of disability; presumption

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   (a) Determination of disability. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a permanent total disability shall be determined in accordance with the facts in each case.

(b) Presumption. -- Absent conclusive proof to the contrary, the loss or loss of use of any of the following constitutes a permanent total disability:

   (1) both arms;

   (2) both eyes;

   (3) both feet;

   (4) both hands;

   (5) both legs; or

   (6) a combination of any 2 of the following:

      (i) an arm;

      (ii) an eye;

      (iii) a foot;

      (iv) a hand; and

      (v) a leg.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 101, § 36; 1991, ch. 8, § 2.

                    
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