Missouri workers comp settlement chart
Missouri'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 $1,100/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 25% by RSMo 287.260.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | RSMo 287.190.3 | |
| Neck | - | RSMo 287.190.3 | |
| Shoulder | 232 | $255,200 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| Knee | 160 | $176,000 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| Hand | 175 | $192,500 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| Arm | 210 | $231,000 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| Leg | 160 | $176,000 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| Foot | 150 | $165,000 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| Eye | 140 | $154,000 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 49 | $53,900 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 180 | $198,000 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| Thumb | 60 | $66,000 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| index_finger | 45 | $49,500 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| middle_finger | 35 | $38,500 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| ring_finger | 25 | $27,500 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
| little_finger | 20 | $22,000 | RSMo 287.190.1(1) |
Missouri provides a statutory schedule for specific body parts (extremities, eyes, hearing). For unscheduled injuries, such as the back or neck, permanent partial disability is determined as a percentage of the body as a whole, often based on medical impairment ratings.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Missouri?
Missouri'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 Missouri?
25% of recovery, set by RSMo 287.260.
Are settlement amounts in Missouri taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).