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Loss of earning capacity is an additional benefit designed to compensate injured employees for a loss of a job or reduction in wage, due to his/her…
Yes, there are several different options for injured employees who have lost their job due a work injury. The two most common claims are for loss of…
Back or Neck Discectomy: 5% PPD
Knee Meniscectomy: 5% PPD
Back or Neck Discectomy and Fusion: 10% PPD
Partial Hip Replacement: 35%…
In some instances, Yes. The DWD has established minimum PPD assessments for certain forms of surgeries. Surgeries for more minor conditions, such as…
8% PPD to the Wrist (2003 Injury Date): $212/wk. x 0.08 x 400 wks. = $6,784.00
12% PPD to the Shoulder (1999 Injury Date): $184/wk. x 0.12 x 500…
Back: 1000 wks.
Neck: 1000 wks.
Respiratory/Lung: 1000 wks.
Loss of arm at the Shoulder: 500 wks.
Loss of arm at the Elbow: 450…
Like TTD benefits, PPD benefits are capped. The maximum allowable PPD rate is dependent upon the year of your injury. In addition, the calculation…
A healing plateau is another way of describing that you have reached a point in your medical treatment where your condition is no longer improving.…
Permanent Partial Disability benefits are awarded to an injured worker who has sustained permanent damage from the effects of a work injury. The…
Yes and No. Pain and suffering are not specifically compensated. There is no direct compensation available for the financial hardships a work injury…