Texas workers comp settlement chart
Texas's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 70% of average weekly wage, capped at $1,234/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 25% by TX Labor Code §408.221.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for back. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Neck | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for neck. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Shoulder | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Knee | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Hand | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Arm | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Leg | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Foot | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Eye | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| Thumb | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| index_finger | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| middle_finger | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| ring_finger | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. | |
| little_finger | - | Texas does not have a fixed scheduled loss for this body part. Impairment income benefits are calculated based on an impairment rating per Texas Labor Code §408.121 and §408.123. |
Texas uses an impairment rating system based on the AMA Guides (4th Edition) to determine impairment income benefits, calculated as 70% of the average weekly wage multiplied by the impairment rating and 3 weeks per percentage point. There is no fixed schedule of weeks per body part.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Texas?
Texas'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 Texas?
25% of recovery, set by TX Labor Code §408.221.
Are settlement amounts in Texas taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).