Disability Indices

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Hi All,

I have a basic question ( which I feel embarassed asking) , but was wondering if someone could answer:

In regards to the Vernon / Mior neck pain disability index : I note that at the top of this disability scale it reads:

" above 34 / 50 = complete disability "

On a related note, at the top of the Oswestry disability back pain index, it reads:

81% - 100% : These patients are either bed-bound or exaggerating their symptoms.

My question is: all things being equal, should the Vernon / Mior state the same:

i.e. " complete disability or exaggerating symptoms ? "