Connecticut · 16 body parts

Connecticut workers comp settlement chart

Connecticut's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 75% of average weekly wage, capped at $1,700/week.

Schedule of Losses

Body part PPD weeks Max dollars Statute
Back rating-based - CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(2) - Compensation for non-scheduled body parts is based on a percentage of permanent partial loss of use, not a fixed number of weeks.
Neck rating-based - CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(2) - Compensation for non-scheduled body parts is based on a percentage of permanent partial loss of use, not a fixed number of weeks.
Shoulder rating-based - CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(2) - Compensation for non-scheduled body parts is based on a percentage of permanent partial loss of use, not a fixed number of weeks.
Knee rating-based - CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(2) - Compensation for non-scheduled body parts is based on a percentage of permanent partial loss of use, not a fixed number of weeks.
Hand 150 $255,000 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1)
Arm 208 $353,600 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1)
Leg 155 $263,500 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1)
Foot 125 $212,500 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1)
Eye 156 $265,200 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1) - Loss of sight of one eye
Hearing loss (one ear) 52 $88,400 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1) - Total and permanent loss of hearing in one ear
Hearing loss (both ears) 175 $297,500 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1) - Total and permanent loss of hearing in both ears
Thumb 75 $127,500 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1)
index_finger 48 $81,600 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1)
middle_finger 40 $68,000 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1)
ring_finger 25 $42,500 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1)
little_finger 20 $34,000 CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(1)

Connecticut provides a statutory schedule for specific extremities and senses. For other body parts (e.g., back, neck, shoulder, knee), compensation is based on a percentage of permanent partial loss of use, determined by medical evidence, rather than a fixed number of weeks.

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This state uses physician impairment rating (AMA Guides) instead of a fixed body-part schedule. Consult a workers comp lawyer in your state for a detailed estimate.

Wage replacement %75%
Max weekly cap$1,700
StatuteCT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(2) - Compensation for non-scheduled body parts is based on a percentage of permanent partial loss of use, not a fixed number of weeks.

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FAQs

What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Connecticut?

Connecticut's Schedule of Losses uses physician impairment rating (AMA Guides) rather than a fixed back-injury schedule.

What's the lawyer's fee cap on workers comp cases in Connecticut?

Connecticut does not set a flat fee cap; fees must be approved by the Workers Compensation Commission.

Are settlement amounts in Connecticut taxable?

No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).