Permanent Impairment benefits are based on which of the following?

Permanent Impairment benefits are determined using a medical impairment rating schedule approved by the Division of Workers' Compensation. This schedule provides a standardized way to assess the degree of an employee's permanent disability resulting from a work-related injury or condition. It takes into account the nature of the impairment and how it affects the individual's ability to perform daily activities and work-related tasks.

By utilizing this approved schedule, the benefits become more objective and consistent across similar cases, ensuring that workers receive fair compensation based on the severity of their impairment. This approach helps to eliminate subjective biases that may arise if benefits were based solely on a diagnosis, annual income, or the employee's age, all factors that could vary significantly from one case to another.