Iowa workers comp settlement chart
Iowa's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 66.67% of average weekly wage, capped at $2,179/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 33.33% by Iowa Code §85.27.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | - | - | |
| Knee | - | - | |
| Hand | 190 | $414,010 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(m) |
| Arm | 250 | $544,750 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(l) |
| Leg | 220 | $479,380 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(k) |
| Foot | 150 | $326,850 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(n) |
| Eye | 140 | $305,060 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(p) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 50 | $108,950 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(q) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 175 | $381,325 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(r) |
| Thumb | 60 | $130,740 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(c) |
| index_finger | 35 | $76,265 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(d) |
| middle_finger | 30 | $65,370 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(e) |
| ring_finger | 25 | $54,475 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(f) |
| little_finger | 20 | $43,580 | Iowa Code §85.34(2)(g) |
Iowa uses an 'industrial disability' approach for unscheduled body parts (e.g., back, neck, shoulder, knee), which considers loss of earning capacity rather than a fixed schedule. Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits continue until maximum medical improvement or return to work, with no statutory maximum number of weeks. Weekly benefits are 80% of spendable weekly earnings, not a fixed percentage of gross wages.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Iowa?
Iowa'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 Iowa?
33.33% of recovery, set by Iowa Code §85.27.
Are settlement amounts in Iowa taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).