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Commutation
An order by a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge for a lump sum payment of part or all of your permanent disability award. Payment can be made to either the injured worker or the injured worker's attorney.
Findings & Award (F&A)
A Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's decision finding that an applicant is entitled to disability benefit payments, future medical treatment, or both.
Claim Form
A form to report a work injury or illness to your employer.
Consultative Rating
A rating of permanent disability provided by the DWC Disability Evaluation Unit when a claim is litigated or if the injured worker has an attorney. See Permanent Disability Rating.
Apportionment
A way of figuring out how much of your permanent disability is due to your industrial injury and how much is due to other disabilities.
Wage Loss
Temporary disability benefits that may be paid when an employee returns to work at less than full earnings. Also known as Temporary Partial Disability (TPD).
Permanent Disability (PD)
Any residual disability that impairs your ability to compete in the open labor market after you become permanent and stationary.
Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge
Judges at DWC district offices that conduct hearings, take evidence, issue decisions, and approve settlements.
Temporary Patial Disability (TPD)
A wage replacement benefit that may be paid when you return to work but at less than full earnings. Sometimes referred to as Wage Loss.
Vocational Rehabilitation
This benefit assists qualified injured workers in returning to work.
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