Tennessee workers comp settlement chart
Tennessee'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 $1,090/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 20% by T.C.A. § 50-6-226(a).
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(F) (Unscheduled injury, determined by AMA Guides and vocational factors) | |
| Neck | - | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(F) (Unscheduled injury, determined by AMA Guides and vocational factors) | |
| Shoulder | - | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(F) (Unscheduled injury, determined by AMA Guides and vocational factors) | |
| Knee | - | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(F) (Unscheduled injury, determined by AMA Guides and vocational factors) | |
| Hand | 160 | $174,451 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(iii) |
| Arm | 200 | $218,064 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(i) |
| Leg | 175 | $190,806 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(ii) |
| Foot | 125 | $136,290 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(iv) |
| Eye | 100 | $109,032 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(v) (loss of sight) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 75 | $81,774 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(x) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 150 | $163,548 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(xi) |
| Thumb | 60 | $65,419 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(vi) |
| index_finger | 35 | $38,161 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(vii) (first finger) |
| middle_finger | 30 | $32,710 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(viii) (second finger) |
| ring_finger | 20 | $21,806 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(ix) (third finger) |
| little_finger | 15 | $16,355 | T.C.A. § 50-6-207(3)(A)(ix) (fourth finger) |
Tennessee uses a statutory schedule for specific body parts. For unscheduled injuries (e.g., back, neck, shoulder, knee), permanent partial disability is determined based on medical impairment ratings (AMA Guides) and vocational factors, with a maximum of 400 weeks for the body as a whole.
Estimate a Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee'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 Tennessee?
20% of recovery, set by T.C.A. § 50-6-226(a).
Are settlement amounts in Tennessee taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).