Question

Joey has an accident at work and ends up losing the little toe on his left foot. Joey's injury is assigned 6 degrees for the purpose of calculating his Permanent partial impairment benefits. The dollar amount per degree for Joey is $1,400. Which of the following is FALSE in Joey's case?

A. Joey's total PPI Benefit amount is $8,400.
B. Joey can receive this benefit in a lump sum payment if all concerned parties agree to that arrangement.
C. Joey can receive this benefit in weekly installments of 66 2/3% of his pre-injury AWW until benefit limit is reached.
D. Joey will receive $1,400 per week for six weeks.

Answer 1

Joey will not receive $1,400 per week for six weeks as his Permanent Partial Impairment benefit is calculated based on the degree of his injury and the dollar amount per degree. He has the option to receive the benefit in a lump sum payment or in weekly installments.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Joey's case, option D is FALSE. Joey will not receive $1,400 per week for six weeks. The calculation of his Permanent Partial Impairment benefit is based on the degree of his injury, which is 6, and the dollar amount per degree, which is $1,400. Therefore, Joey's total PPI benefit amount is $8,400 (6 degrees x $1,400).

Also, Joey has the option to receive this benefit in a lump sum payment if all parties involved agree to it (option B) or in weekly installments of 66 2/3% of his pre-injury AWW (average weekly wage) until the benefit limit is reached (option C).