Temporary Disability?

[KP-Skagit]

I have a buddy who just got into hunting late last year and recently tore just about everything you can in your knee. Is there a process to become a temporary disabled hunter? Be great to get him on some animals if possible, even if it is in a very reduced capacity.

Thanks.

[pianoman9701]

No, there's no temporary disabled hunter status. If he gets his knee replaced he can get permanent disabled hunter status.

[Angry Perch]

No, there's no temporary disabled hunter status. If he gets his knee replaced he can get permanent disabled hunter status.

Would that only be if, after the replacement, there was still a significant disability?

[pianoman9701]

No, there's no temporary disabled hunter status. If he gets his knee replaced he can get permanent disabled hunter status.

Would that only be if, after the replacement, there was still a significant disability?

No. Any artificial limbs or joints qualify for permanent hunter disability.

[Igottanewknee]

 

[WSU]

No, there's no temporary disabled hunter status. If he gets his knee replaced he can get permanent disabled hunter status.

Would that only be if, after the replacement, there was still a significant disability?

No. Any artificial limbs or joints qualify for permanent hunter disability.

Interesting.  What qualifies as an artificial joint?  Total replacement?  Ligaments removed and replaced?

[KP-Skagit]

Not great news but good to know.

[pianoman9701]

No, there's no temporary disabled hunter status. If he gets his knee replaced he can get permanent disabled hunter status.

Would that only be if, after the replacement, there was still a significant disability?

No. Any artificial limbs or joints qualify for permanent hunter disability.

Interesting.  What qualifies as an artificial joint?  Total replacement?  Ligaments removed and replaced?

I believe it needs to be a total replacement. But you could check with the department. I'm sure they'd be very forthcoming with info. They were very helpful to me.

[Knocker of rocks]

Person with a disability” means a person who has a permanent physical disability or permanent developmental disability which substantially impairs their ability to participate in recreational activities or access department lands; and

Lower Extremity Qualification:

A person who has permanent non-operable physical lower extremity impairment and is not ambulatory over natural terrain without a lower extremity prosthesis, or must permanently use an MD medically prescribed assistive device every time for mobility, including, but not limited to, a wheelchair, walker, crutch, leg brace, oxygen bottle; or
Who have lost the use of one or both lower extremities, or
Who have a severe physical limitation in the use of one or both lower extremities, or
Who have a diagnosed permanent disease or disorder which substantially impairs or severely interferes with mobility.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requirements_status.html

[CAMPMEAT]

Hmmmmm. I got 100% total disability because of my knee, not replaced, and 25% whole body to go along with that.


The doctor has to fill out a form from the WDFW and send it in stating your disability. That's what mine did..

[pianoman9701]

Hmmmmm. I got 100% total disability because of my knee, not replaced, and 25% whole body to go along with that.


The doctor has to fill out a form from the WDFW and send it in stating your disability. That's what mine did..

Mine too. I didn't get a degree of disability though. I don't think they do it that way anymore. You either are or are not.

[CAMPMEAT]

Hmmmmm. I got 100% total disability because of my knee, not replaced, and 25% whole body to go along with that.


The doctor has to fill out a form from the WDFW and send it in stating your disability. That's what mine did..

Mine too. I didn't get a degree of disability though. I don't think they do it that way anymore. You either are or are not.

Got me, it's worth a try until you've gone through rehab to get the disability fixed.

[dewandgin]

Hmmm. I have to check into this more. I have both artificial hip and right elbow and I was told by a game warden that it required a significant degree of decrease in mobility.

Interesting

[Mudman]

Um, No.  Maybe later.

[Old Dog]

Hmmm. I have to check into this more. I have both artificial hip and right elbow and I was told by a game warden that it required a significant degree of decrease in mobility.

Interesting

"A person who has permanent non-operable physical lower extremity impairment and is not ambulatory over natural terrain without a lower extremity prosthesis"

The warden got it wrong.  An artificial joint is a prosthesis.