What are Permanent Partial and Permanent Total Disability benefits?
Permanent disability is additional money that is paid to compensate you for any permanent disability you may suffer from an illness or injury due to your job. If you are totally unable to perform any work after you have reached maximum medical improvement, under most circumstances in Tennessee, you are entitled to receive 2/3 of your average weekly wage until you reach the age of 65 years. This is called Permanent Total Disability benefits. If you are not totally disabled from work, then you are entitled to Permanent Partial Disability benefits. This amount depends on the extent of your disability. Your age, job experience, education and jobs available are also factors that are considered when determining your Permanent Partial Disability benefits.
