21% or higher, you get 6 weeks of lost wages for each percentage point. So, if your doctor has given you a 3% impairment rating, you get 2 weeks of permanent impairment benefits for every percentage point – six weeks of benefits.Aug 8, 2017
What is the average impairment rating?
between 5% to 35%
How does an impairment rating work?
A medical impairment rating is completed by an independent professional in an appointment known as an Impairment Rating Evaluation (IRE). ... The results of the medical impairment rating determine how long a person might get benefits, how much compensation he might receive and whether he's expected to return to work.
How much is an impairment rating worth?
To calculate the impairment award, the CE multiplies the percentage points of the impairment rating of the employee's covered illness or illnesses by $2,500.00. For example, if a physician assigns an impairment rating of 40% or 40 points, the CE multiplies 40 by $2,500.00, to equal a $100,000.00 impairment award.