What is “Permanent Partial Disability” (“PPD”)?
PPD is: a) The complete or partial loss of a part of the body; or b) The complete or partial loss of use of a part of the body; or c) The partial loss of use of the body as a whole. “Loss of use” is not specifically defined in the law, but it generally means the employee is unable to do things he or she was able to do before the injury. The Commission cannot make a PPD determination until the worker has finished healing. PPD is paid only if the job-related injury results in some permanent physical loss.
• How long will I be receiving TTD payments? • Each time I go to a hearing, it seems the insurance company is able to cut my benefits. • Should I apply for Social Security Disability? • I’ve been told that I cannot receive the full amount from both workers’ comp and SSDI. Why not? • My company won’t provide the job accommodations I need for me to do my job. Don’t they have to? • Aren’t I entitled to vocational rehabilitation? • Do I have to attend vocational rehabilitation? • How are death claims handled? How long do benefits continue? • When can I get a final settlement of my claim? • Can I appeal the final decision that was made in my case? • How will my attorney be paid? Q: Can I, or should I, use the time off available with the Family Medical Leave Act if I am injured at work? A: The Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) provides up to 12 weeks of job protection if an employee has to be off from work for emergency reasons. Usually, the employer takes the injured employee back after med