New Hampshire · 16 body parts

New Hampshire workers comp settlement chart

New Hampshire's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 60% of average weekly wage, capped at $1,840/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 20% by NH RSA 281-A:13-a.

Schedule of Losses

Body part PPD weeks Max dollars Statute
Back rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Neck rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Shoulder rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Knee rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Hand rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Arm rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Leg rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Foot rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Eye rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Hearing loss (one ear) rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Hearing loss (both ears) rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
Thumb rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
index_finger rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
middle_finger rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
ring_finger rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23
little_finger rating-based - NH RSA 281-A:23

New Hampshire uses the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment to determine permanent impairment, not a fixed schedule of weeks for specific body parts.

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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 %60%
Max weekly cap$1,840
StatuteNH RSA 281-A:23

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 New Hampshire?

New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire?

20% of recovery, set by NH RSA 281-A:13-a.

Are settlement amounts in New Hampshire taxable?

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