The award only kicks in after your condition reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI). That’s the point where no significant healing is expected.
Here’s an interesting, engaging post about the —written to inform and intrigue federal workers and injury compensation claimants. 🧠 Ever wonder how the OWCP decides the value of a permanent body part injury? Enter the Schedule Award Chart.
So 50% loss of use of your dominant arm? That’s not a full 312 weeks — it’s 156 weeks of compensation.