What is a residual disability?

Residual disability is a term used in California workers’ compensation law to refer to an impairment or disability that does not completely prevent an injured worker from performing their job duties. Residual disability can include a range of impacts such as decreased physical strength, decreased ability to perform certain tasks, chronic pain, and/or a wide range of other effects. In California workers’ compensation law, residual disability benefits are designed to provide compensation to injured employees who still suffer from the effects of their on-the-job injury, even though they are able to continue working. This type of benefit is usually paid in the form of a percentage of the employee’s full salary, as a way to make up for the lost wages and/or diminished ability to perform duties due to their injury. Residual disability benefits are important for ensuring that injured workers can continue to support themselves financially, and that their employer is held responsible for any long-term costs related to their injury. It is important for employees to understand the scope of their residual disability and to ensure that they receive the compensation they are entitled to, in order to ensure that they are able to recover from their injury and support themselves financially.

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