Minnesota · 16 body parts

Minnesota workers comp settlement chart

Minnesota'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 $1,391/week.

Schedule of Losses

Body part PPD weeks Max dollars Statute
Back rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the back.
Neck rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the neck.
Shoulder rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the shoulder.
Knee rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the knee.
Hand rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the hand.
Arm rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the arm.
Leg rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the leg.
Foot rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the foot.
Eye rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223.0070. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body based on vision loss), not a fixed schedule of weeks for the eye.
Hearing loss (one ear) rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223.0080. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body based on hearing loss), not a fixed schedule of weeks for hearing loss.
Hearing loss (both ears) rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223.0080. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body based on hearing loss), not a fixed schedule of weeks for hearing loss.
Thumb rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the thumb.
index_finger rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the index finger.
middle_finger rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the middle finger.
ring_finger rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the ring finger.
little_finger rating-based - MN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the little finger.

Minnesota uses an impairment rating system based on the Permanent Partial Disability Schedules found in Minnesota Rules Chapter 5223. These schedules provide a percentage of whole body impairment, which is then used to calculate compensation, rather than a fixed number of weeks per body part.

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Wage replacement %66.67%
Max weekly cap$1,391
StatuteMN Stat. § 176.101, subd. 3a and MN Rules Chapter 5223. Minnesota uses an impairment rating system (percentage of whole body) for permanent partial disability, not a fixed schedule of weeks for the back.

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FAQs

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

Minnesota'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 Minnesota?

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

Are settlement amounts in Minnesota taxable?

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