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Types of benefits<\/h3>\n

If your claim has been allowed you may qualify for compensation even if you have not lost time from work as a result of your injury. Some of the types of compensation are:<\/p>\n

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Temporary Total Compensation<\/h4>\n<\/dt>\n
Temporary total compensation is provided to compensate an injured worker who is totally disabled from work on a temporary basis or a short period of time due to the work related injury or occupational disease. The initial award of compensation is generally paid to an injured worker to compensate for lost wages.<\/dd>\n
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Scheduled Loss<\/h4>\n<\/dt>\n
A certain amount of permanent damage (called residual damage) may remain as a result of the injury. A scheduled loss (formerly known as a permanent partial) award encompasses amputations and loss of use, including vision and hearing. A scheduled loss award is based on the loss suffered by the injured worker prior to treatment, not on the injured worker\u2019s condition after treatment.<\/dd>\n
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Percentage of Permanent Partial Award<\/h4>\n<\/dt>\n
A certain amount of permanent damage (called residual damage) may remain as a result of the injury. Compensation is awarded for residual impairment resulting from an allowed injury or occupational disease. For example, if an injured worker sustains a broken arm and can no longer extend it to the full degree, he would be eligible for an award based upon the residual loss. The permanent impairment may be physical, psychological or psychiatric.<\/dd>\n
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Permanent Total Disability<\/h4>\n<\/dt>\n
Permanent Total Disability is the injured worker\u2019s inability to perform sustained remunerative employment due to the allowed condition(s) in the claim. Benefits compensate the injured worker for impairment of earning capacity. Compensation for is payable for life. When an injured worker applies for permanent total disability, he\/she must attend an Industrial Commission examination and hearing to determine if he\/she meets the eligibility criteria for this type of compensation.<\/dd>\n
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Disabled Workers\u2019 Relief Benefits<\/h4>\n<\/dt>\n
Disabled Workers\u2019 Relief Fund is a separate supplemental fund established to provide relief to an injured worker who is receiving permanent total disability compensation benefits by raising the cost of living level.<\/dd>\n
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Change of Occupation<\/h4>\n<\/dt>\n
Injured workers who have contracted silicosis, coal miners\u2019 pneumoconiosis or asbestosis may be entitled to a change of occupation award. These injured workers have been medically advised that a change of occupation is recommended in order to substantially decrease further exposure to silica dust, asbestos or coal dust.<\/dd>\n
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Facial Disfigurement Award<\/h4>\n<\/dt>\n
A Facial Disfigurement Award is a one-time award granted for visible damage to the face or head with the potential to impair the injured workers ability to secure or retain employment.<\/dd>\n
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Wage Loss<\/h4>\n<\/dt>\n
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Wage Loss compensation may be paid to an injured worker that suffers a reduction in earnings as a direct result of restrictions from the allowed conditions in the claim.<\/p>\n

Two conditions must be met to be eligible:<\/p>\n