The patient is independent, can take care of himself and go out alone. He therefore is not in the SEVERE DISABILITY category. He has not resumed his studies, which means a GOS rating of MODERATE DISABILITY.

C. Upper Moderate:

Work capacity: Reduced

Social activities: Resumed less than half as often as pre-injury

Disruption or Strain: Frequent (once a week or more but tolerable)

Case Study 8: Lower Moderate Disability

D. Lower Moderate:

Work capacity: Unable to work or only able to work in sheltered workshop

Social activities: Unable or rarely to participate

Disruption or Strain: Constant (daily and intolerable)

He is not able to study, even at a reduced level. This would make the rating Lower Moderate on the GOS-E.

Case Study 8: Lower Moderate Disability

Additional Considerations:

For a student the occupational status is evaluated through asking about the ability to take up studies again

If that is not possible or if a much easier program is chosen that would lead to a rating of MODERATE DISABILITY

Case Study 8: Lower Moderate Disability