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Chart VII-Income Benefits ($) for Scheduled Injuries1
Notes
Amounts in chart reflect maximum potential entitlement.
In Canada, permanent physical impairments generally are
compensated by degree of disability using medical rating
schedules as guidelines.
2.
1.
Hawaii-Figure represents benefit for loss of vision.
For loss of an eye by enucleation, benefit is $174,400.
16.
15.
Alabama-Maximum weekly PP benefit is lesser of $220
or 100% state AWW. Compensation is allowed for both
temporary disabilities and PP scheduled injuries, but not at
the same time.
3.
Arizona-Benefits based on $5,030.32 wage. Total loss
payable at 55% of $5,030.32 (monthly payment of $2,766.68).
4.
Arkansas-Entire/whole member (of body) receives TT,
not PP, rate.
6.
Arkansas-Maximum PPD rate is 75% of maximum total
disability rate.
5.
California-Estimates are based on summary ratings
using the AMA Guides and include maximum adjustments
for diminished future earnings capacity, occupation, age,
and no valid offer of return to work. For the maximum
permanent partial disability benefit schedule, see Labor
Code §4453(b) (6-7).
7.
Idaho-Fixed weekly PP benefit is 55% of the AWSW
for year in which injury occurred.
17.
, cont.
Illinois-When the injury results in the amputation of
the arm below the elbow, it shall be counted as a complete
loss of the arm. Amputation of the arm close to the shoulder
results in an additional 70 weeks of compensation. The
calculated value of the arm does not include this additional
compensation. When an injury results in the amputation
of the leg below the knee, the injury shall be compensated
as a loss of the leg. Amputation of the leg at the hip joint
results in an additional 81 weeks of compensation. The
calculated value of the leg does not include this additional
compensation. Enucleation of the eye will be compensated
with an additional 11 weeks. This calculated amount does not
assume the enucleation of the eye.
18.
California-Estimates exclude PPD life pension benefits,
which are adjusted annually for changes in California's
state AWW. PPD life pension would apply for loss of arm at
shoulder, hand, leg at hip, and hearing in both ears. Senate
Bill 863 established a Return to Work Fund for workers
whose PD benefits are low compared to their lost wages.
This $120 million fund is administered by the Department of
Industrial Relations, and regulations are being developed
that will establish criteria for requesting these funds. This
benefit only applies to injuries on or after 1/1/13.
8.
Illinois-Figures for hearing loss reflect the
maximum amount of compensation under the Illinois
Workers' Compensation Act. Under the Illinois Workers'
Occupational Diseases Act, hearing loss of one ear is
awarded 100 weeks of compensation for complete hearing
loss ($87,378).
19.
Maryland-For awards for a period less than 75
weeks for events occurring on or after 1/1/00, but before
1/1/09, compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
%
of the employee's AWW, not to exceed $114. The minor
disability category does not apply to certain public safety
employees. See LE 9-628(a).
California-Amount for " foot " assumes loss of foot at
ankle. Amount for " other toes " assumes loss of all except
the great toe. Amount for " one " eye assumes enucleation
and 20/20 vision in the opposite eye. Amount for " hearing
one ear " assumes normal hearing in the other ear.
9.
For awards for a period less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/09, but before 1/1/10,
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
Colorado-Effective 7/1/21, the compensation rate for
scheduled injuries is $363.70 per week. Each succeeding
7/1, the compensation rate is modified for injuries arising
on and after such date by the same percentage increase
or decrease as the state AWW. When an injury results
in total loss (or loss of use) of an arm at the shoulder, a
forearm at the elbow, a hand at the wrist, a leg at the hip or
so near as to preclude use of an artificial limb, loss of a leg
at or above the knee where the stump remains sufficient
to permit the use of an artificial limb, a foot at the ankle,
an eye, or a combination of any such losses, benefits shall
be calculated as medical (or whole person) impairment.
Medical impairment benefits are calculated by multiplying
medical impairment rating by an age factor set forth in
statute times 400 weeks and multiplied by TT rate.
10.
Connecticut-Commission may award additional
benefits based on loss of earnings.
11.
District of Columbia-Figures represent a 25%
reduction of the stated period of weeks listed in the act for
injuries occurring on or after 4/16/99.
12.
Florida-Sliding scale of weeks depending upon
impairment rating. Injured workers not receiving wages
equal to or greater than pre-injury wage are compensated
at 75% of previous wage. Those employed at pre-injury
wage are compensated at half that value.
13.
employee's AWW, not to exceed 14.3% of the state AWW
or $130. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/10, but before 1/1/11,
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
employee's AWW, not to exceed 15.4% of the state AWW
or $142. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/11, but before 1/1/12,
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
employee's AWW, not to exceed 16.7% of the state AWW
or $157. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/12, but before 1/1/13,
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
employee's AWW, not to exceed 16.7% of the state AWW
or $162. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/13, but before 1/1/14,
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
Georgia-Permanent partial disability benefits are
based on percentage of disability times weeks allowed
times temporary total disability rate. Maximum weeks
allowed as follows: Arm-225; hand-160; thumb-60;
first finger-40; second finger-35; third finger-30; fourth
finger-25; leg-225; foot-135; great toe-30; other toes-
20; one eye-150; one ear-5; both ears-150 (traumatic
hearing loss). For example, a 10% rating to the arm (upper
extremity) would be worth 22.5 weeks of benefits.
14.
employee's AWW, not to exceed 16.7% of the state AWW
or $166. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/14, but before 1/1/15,
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
employee's AWW, not to exceed 16.7% of the state AWW
or $167. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/15, but before 1/1/16,
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
Hawaii-In cases in which disability is determined
as a percentage of total loss or impairment of physical
or mental function of the whole person, maximum
compensation is the corresponding percentage of 312
times 100% state AWW.
% of the
employee's AWW, not to exceed 16.7% of the state AWW
or $168. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/16, but before 1/1/17,
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
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employee's AWW, not to exceed 16.7% of the state AWW
or $172. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/17 but before 1/1/18, the
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
employee's AWW or $176. The minor disability category does
not apply to certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/18 but before 1/1/19, the
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
employee's AWW, not to exceed 16.7% of the state AWW
or $183. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/19 but before 1/1/20, the
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
employee's AWW, not to exceed 16.7% of the state AWW
or $187. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period of less than 75 weeks for
events occurring on or after 1/1/20 but before 1/1/21, the
compensation is to be paid at the rate of 331
/3
% of the
employee's AWW, not to exceed 16.7% of the state AWW
or $181. The minor disability category does not apply to
certain public safety employees. See LE 9-628(a).
For awards for a period equal to or greater than 75
weeks, but less than 250 weeks, for events occurring on
or after 1/1/18 but before 1/1/19, the compensation is to be
paid at two-thirds of the employee's AWW, not to exceed
one-third of the state AWW or $365.
For awards for a period equal to or greater than 75
weeks, but less than 250 weeks, for events occurring on
or after 1/1/19 but before 1/1/20, the compensation is to be
paid at two-thirds of the employee's AWW, not to exceed
one-third of the state AWW or $372.
For awards for a period equal to or greater than 75
weeks, but less than 250 weeks, for events occurring on
or after 1/1/20 but before 1/1/21, the compensation is to be
paid at two-thirds of the employee's AWW, not to exceed
one-third of the state AWW or $360.
For awards for a period equal to or greater than 75
weeks, but less than 250 weeks, for events occurring on
or after 1/1/21 but before 1/1/22, the compensation is to be
paid at two-thirds of the employee's AWW, not to exceed
one-third of the state AWW or $350.
For awards for a period equal to or greater than 75
weeks, but less than 250 weeks, for events occurring on
or after 1/1/22 but before 1/1/23, the compensation is to be
paid at two-thirds of the employee's AWW, not to exceed
one-third of the state AWW or $446.
For awards for a period equal to or greater than 75
weeks, but less than 250 weeks, for events occurring on
or after 1/1/23 but before 1/1/24, the compensation is to be
paid at two-thirds of the employee's AWW, not to exceed
one-third of the state AWW or $468.
20.
Minnesota-PP disability equals scheduled dollar
amount ($78,800 to $540,800) times percentage of wholebody
disability. Concurrent payment of PP disability and
temporary partial benefits allowed.
21.
Missouri-Maximum compensation rate for permanent
partial disability for injuries occurring on 7/1/20 through
6/30/21 is $556.56 (55% of state AWW). Minimum is $41
per week. If amputation or 100% loss of use occurs, an
additional 10% in compensation is payable. Benefits are
set at the rate in force on the date of injury.
22.
Montana-Maximum partial disability benefit is 50% of
state AWW.
23.
Nebraska-Terms run consecutively for loss of, or
loss of use of, more than one body member but less than
total disability. As of 1/1/08, if, in the compensation court's
discretion, compensation benefits payable for a loss or loss
of use of more than one member or parts of more than one
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