In our last post, we explained what a permanency rating is (sometimes known as a Partial Permanent Disability or PPD rating). The next logical question is — How Much is it Worth? Let’s use an example of an injured...
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What is a Permanency Rating?
June 6, 2013
Permanency Ratings are used in Workers’ Compensation cases. A permanency rating (also known as a Partial Permanent Disability or “PPD” rating) is a doctor’s rating for loss of use, range of motion,...
Workers’ Comp and Social Security Disability cases: objective signs vs. subjective complaints
April 4, 2013
When applying for Workers’ Compensation and/or Social Security disability benefits, you must document symptoms and the resulting limitations to your physical activity. During visits with your treating physician(s),...
How Long Do Workers’ Comp Benefits Last?
March 9, 2013
Anyone who has been injured on the job and is collecting workers’ compensation (WC) benefits, sooner or later, will ask the question — how long can I stay on workers’ comp? In Virginia, weekly wage loss...