Workers' Compensation Laws, 2nd Edition

Table 11  Details on Disfigurement Claims as of July 1, 2008

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A listing of the jurisdictions that cover disfigurement, the nature of the disfigurement covered, the maximum compensation allowed, and if there is a maximum benefit allowable.
Jurisdiction Criteria For Payment Disfigurement Benefit Calculation Maximum Allowed For Disfigurement
Sample State 1 Serious and permanent   At the discretion of the Court but not to exceed 66 2/3% of employee's weekly wages 100 weeks
Sample State 2 Not covered Not covered Not covered

 

 

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