What do the terms TTD, TPD and PPD mean?
TTD stands for temporary total disability. An employee is entitled to temporary total disability benefits after a disability period of seven days or more when the employee’s disability is temporary in duration but total in character. When an employee is determined to be TTD, he is entitled to 2/3 of his average weekly wage, but not more than $425.00, or less than $42.50, for maximum benefits period of 400 weeks from the date of injury. TPD stands for temporary partial disability. The employee is entitled to this benefit for a disability that is temporary in duration, but the disability is partial in character. TPD benefits are paid when the employee returns to work, but suffers a loss in prior earnings either because he must work in a lighter duty job for less wages or on a part time rather than full time basis. The employee is determined to be TPD, he is entitled to a weekly benefit equal to 2/3 of the difference between the average weekly wage before the injury and the average weekly
