Permanent and stationary, in impairment terms, means there is no expectation of further improvement.

• A. Permanent and stationary means stable but not improving
• B. No further improvement expected
• C. Immediate recovery possible
• D. No impairment present

Answer: (B)

Permanent and stationary describes a condition that has reached a plateau and is not expected to improve with time or further treatment. In impairment terms, it signals that maximum medical improvement has been reached and there is no expectation that things will get better. That’s why the best choice expresses the prognosis directly: no further improvement expected. It’s not saying there is no impairment at all or that immediate recovery is possible, and it isn’t simply describing current stability without addressing future change. The idea is that the condition is ongoing and permanent, with no anticipated improvement.