Permanent Disability is payable under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act in certain situations. When an individual has reached maximum medical improvement, the authorized treating physician will generally issue a permanent partial disability rating.
The disability rating is calculated pursuant to the Rules of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation and multiplied by the individual’s workers’ compensation rate to determine the permanent partial disability benefit.
Unfortunately, Georgia workers’ compensation law does not allow recovery for pain and suffering or punitive damages, regardless of the severity of the permanent disability. Regrettably, the State Board of Workers’ Compensation does not provide for any type of pain and suffering, punitive damages, no matter how significant the permanent partial disability is.
Permanent Disability FAQs
Who assigns the PPD rating?
The authorized treating physician assigns a permanent partial disability (PPD) rating after medical treatment is complete.
What if I have permanent injuries to multiple body parts?
Georgia Workers’ Compensation allows multiple body-part ratings to be combined into a body-as-a-whole rating under the
Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
What if I injure my back or neck?
Back and neck injuries are typically rated as permanent disabilities to the body as a whole.
Is the PPD rating paid weekly or as a lump sum?
PPD benefits may be paid weekly or as a lump sum, at the discretion of the insurance adjuster.
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