Permanent Partial Disability
What Does Permanent Partial Disability Mean?
A permanent partial disability results from an illness or injury that causes partial, but not complete, disability. This means that a person with a permanent partial disability can still perform some, but not all, of their usual work functions, or they may perform them in a limited capacity.
Worker’s compensation often provides coverage for this type of disability.
Insuranceopedia Explains Permanent Partial Disability
Many injuries and illnesses can qualify as permanent partial disabilities. Examples include carpal tunnel syndrome, hearing loss, nerve damage, loss of vision in one eye, and the loss of a finger or hand, among others.
The benefits paid to a person with a permanent partial disability depend largely on the severity of the disability. Generally, the more severe the disability, the higher the payments.
