What If You Have Been Found to Be Permanently Partially Disabled?
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What If You Have Been Found to Be Permanently Partially Disabled?
In the aftermath of a work-related injury, when you file a workers’ compensation claim, certain determinations will be made regarding the nature of your disability. Is it temporary or permanent? Is it total or partial? The benefits you received will differ based on these findings.
With a finding that you are permanently partially disabled, the workers’ compensation judge has concluded that your injury does not necessarily keep you from working at all, but that your medical condition is not expected to get any better, at least with respect to the injury you suffered. Because your disability is considered to be permanent, there’s a requirement under New York law that you continue to receive some level of workers’ compensation benefits.
