What is a disability rating?

A disability rating is an evaluation used to determine the extent of a person’s disability in Florida Workers Compensation Law. The rating is based on a person’s medical impairment and assesses their future earning capacity. The rating is important because it affects the amount of compensation that an injured worker receives. Typically, a person’s disability rating is determined by a professional medical doctor with expertise in evaluating a person’s overall disability. The doctor will examine the medical records from all relevant doctors, the claimant’s job titles, their prior earnings, and any additional factors that may influence the disability rating. The doctor will then use this information to determine the degree of disability. The disability rating can range from 0-100% with 0% being no disability and 100% being extreme disability. 0-10% is considered slight disability, 10-50% is considered moderate disability, and 50-100% is considered total disability. The amount of compensation is dependent upon the disability rating. The higher the rating, the more compensation is awarded to the injured worker. It is important to note that the disability rating is only a medical opinion and that it can be challenged or disputed in court. In the event of a disagreement, an official hearing may be held to review the case and determine an appropriate disability rating. This rating can then be used to determine a worker’s benefits.

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