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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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) | - | 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) | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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.
Estimate a Minnesota settlement
Estimate a workers comp PPD settlement
Pick body part, state, and your average weekly wage. We compute scheduled-loss benefits.
Estimated PPD settlement (scheduled-loss)
Discretionary
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.
Estimate only. Actual settlements reflect impairment rating, future medical, attorney fees, and Compromise & Release negotiations. Not legal advice.
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).