Transcription of Chapter 7. Permanent Disability Benefits
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Chapter 7. Permanent Disability Benefits What are Permanent Disability Benefits ? Most workers recover from their job injuries. But some continue to have problems. If your treating doctor says you will never recover completely or will always be limited in the work you can do, you may have a Permanent Disability . This means that you may be eligible for Permanent Disability (PD) Benefits . You don't have to lose your job to be eligible for PD Benefits . On the other hand, if you lose income because of a Permanent Disability , PD Benefits may not cover all the income lost.
Ratings are based on several factors: 1. Your medical condition, as described in the P&S report or in a medical-legal report (medical-legal reports are described in Chapter 4, p. 17). 2. Your date of injury. 3. Your age when injured. 4. Your occupation (based on your job at the time of injury). 5.
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