As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 494 (NEW).] 1. Acquired brain injury. "Acquired brain injury" means an insult to the brain resulting directly or indirectly from trauma, anoxia, vascular lesions or infection, which: A. Is not of a degenerative or congenital nature; [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26 (NEW).] B. Can produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness resulting in impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning; [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26 (NEW).] C. Can result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning; [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26 (NEW).] D. Can be either temporary or permanent; and [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26 (NEW).] E. Can cause partial or total functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment. [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 293, §1 (AMD).]
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