Virginia workers comp settlement chart
Virginia'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 $1,414/week.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | 100 | $141,400 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(15) |
| Knee | 100 | $141,400 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(16) |
| Hand | 150 | $212,100 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(6) |
| Arm | 200 | $282,800 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(7) |
| Leg | 175 | $247,450 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(11) |
| Foot | 125 | $176,750 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(10) |
| Eye | 100 | $141,400 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(12) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 50 | $70,700 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(13) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 100 | $141,400 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(14) |
| Thumb | 60 | $84,840 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(1) |
| index_finger | 35 | $49,490 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(2) |
| middle_finger | 30 | $42,420 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(3) |
| ring_finger | 20 | $28,280 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(4) |
| little_finger | 15 | $21,210 | Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503(5) |
Virginia provides a statutory schedule for specific body parts. Back and neck injuries are compensated based on an impairment rating rather than a fixed schedule. Attorney fees are subject to approval by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, with no specific statutory percentage cap.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Virginia?
Virginia'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 Virginia?
Virginia does not set a flat fee cap; fees must be approved by the Workers Compensation Commission.
Are settlement amounts in Virginia taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).