Grade

0

Fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction

1

Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work

2

Ambulatory and capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities. Up and about more than 50% of waking hours

3

Capable of only limited selfcare, confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours

4

Completely disabled. Cannot carry on any selfcare. Totally confined to bed or chair

5

Dead