Montana · 16 body parts

Montana workers comp settlement chart

Montana'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 $1,290/week.

Schedule of Losses

Body part PPD weeks Max dollars Statute
Back rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for these; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
Neck rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for these; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
Shoulder rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
Knee rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
Hand rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
Arm rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
Leg rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
Foot rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
Eye rating-based - Montana determines impairment for loss of vision using AMA Guides, expressed as a percentage of the whole person, not fixed weeks (MCA 39-71-703(5)).
Hearing loss (one ear) rating-based - Montana determines impairment for loss of hearing using AMA Guides, expressed as a percentage of the whole person, not fixed weeks (MCA 39-71-703(4)).
Hearing loss (both ears) rating-based - Montana determines impairment for loss of hearing using AMA Guides, expressed as a percentage of the whole person, not fixed weeks (MCA 39-71-703(4)).
Thumb rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
index_finger rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
middle_finger rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
ring_finger rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.
little_finger rating-based - Montana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for this body part; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.

Montana primarily uses the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (5th or 6th Edition) to determine permanent partial disability benefits, which are paid as a percentage of the whole person impairment, not a fixed number of weeks per body part. Temporary total disability benefits are paid for the duration of the disability until maximum medical improvement, without a statutory maximum number of weeks.

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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.

Wage replacement %66.67%
Max weekly cap$1,290
StatuteMontana does not have a fixed scheduled-loss for these; impairment is determined using AMA Guides per MCA 39-71-703.

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 Montana?

Montana'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 Montana?

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

Are settlement amounts in Montana taxable?

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