PD 442 Article 203

Amputation.

Article 203

ART. 203. Amputation. — Amputation between elbow and wrist shall be considered equivalent to the loss of a hand. Amputation between knee and ankle shall be considered loss of a foot. Amputation at or above the elbow shall be considered equivalent to the loss of an arm. Amputation at or above the knees shall be considered equivalent to the loss of a leg.

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