§9–721.

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a physician shall evaluate a permanent impairment and report the evaluation to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.

    (b)    A medical evaluation of a permanent impairment shall include information about:

        (1)    atrophy;

        (2)    pain;

        (3)    weakness; and

        (4)    loss of endurance, function, and range of motion.

    (c)    If a permanent impairment involves a behavioral or mental disorder, a licensed psychologist or qualified physician shall:

        (1)    perform an evaluation of only the mental or behavioral portion of the permanent impairment; and

        (2)    report the evaluation to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.